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12 14 1984 COW Minutes . . . COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MAY 11, 1983 Committee of Council met this evening at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Reeve Deputy Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor S. Davie J. McEwen R. Drury T. Halfacre A. Johnson Reeve S. Davie opened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Delegations for the Meeting by appointment as follows: 7:30 p.m. Allan Wayne re: Taxi, Courier, Limousine services & Licensing Representatives from Oro Agricultural Society 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Hitch House Housing Development re: Plan M-157 Other Items of Business Scheduled 1) Letter from Solicitor, D.S. White (Vespra Township Lands) 2) Dog Control Matters - Amendment to areas. 3) Letter from Jarratt Community Hall Board re: fuel for haul under Township of Oro Heating Contract. 4) Plans for Seating at Oro Township Community Arena, (Plans have now been completed by S. Keyes and Arena Committee have same) 5) Report on Drainage Problem referred to Road Committee and Road Supt. 6) Township Mottos 7) Fence - Shelswell Park. 8) Recognition of achievement of Oro Minor Hockey Team. 9) Correspondence & Communications: -N.V.C.A. re: Amendment No. 15 -City of Orillia re: Information Meeting -Mrs. Jean Sanderson re: African Church -Doris Riffer - Secretary CORA re: Meeting with Council. re: OMB Hearing for Barrie À nnexation By-Law and Bulk Mail Out for problem After opening the meeting, Reeve Davie presented a letter from Project Plough- shares (Operation Dismantle) a copy of which had been given to all members of Council prior to opening of the meeting. Letter is request for consideration of a resolution declaring the Municipality a Nuclear Weapon Free Zone, similar to resolution passed by the City of Toronto in January of 1983, which is in the contents of the letter. Committee of Council recommend that this letter be filed for reference with no action taken this time. . '8 . 2 COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 11, 1983 7:25 .m. : Mr. Alan Wayne was present at request of Council following his letter request- ing a license to operate a Taxi, Mini-Bus, Courier, Limousine service. Mr. Wayne after being asked to present his proposal explained same in greater detail. Suggested two taxi vehicles to start with, which could carry out the courier and min-bus service. Proposed to operate from his premises, has a three car garage. If operation is established to be known as County Wide (C.W.) Service. After discussion and question period, the Committee recommended that the Clerk obtain and prepare a draft By-Law for the services proposed and also necessary requirements under the Township Zoning By-Law be reviewed in this respect and comments and/or recommendations be presented to Council. 7:45p.m.: Mr. Dwight Taylor, Oro Memorial Park Caretaker, was present with respect to various matters concerning the Park. a) Matter of additional picnic tables - presently 54. b) Bicyc Ie Stand. c) Provision to keep vehicles from entering to park, in areas other than parking area. As well as other items, which were discussed. Committee of Council recommended that sufficient material be purchased to construct 20 additional picnic tables and Bicycle RAck, to be constructed by Park Caretaker. While Caretaker was present a letter was presented from Mrs. Besse Crawford a member of the Advisory Board and Chairman for Orillia Area, Regional Advisory Board of C.N.I.B requesting on their behalf, permission for use of the large pavillion and park area, east of the pavillion for the Annual Regional Picnic to be held in Oro - approximately 100 - 150 persons. Committee of Council recommend that Oro Council permit the Regional Advisory Board of C.N.I.B. to use the large Pavillion and an area of the Park east of the Pavillion on June 26th, provided that it is recognized that since the Park Area would have to be shared with other persons attending at the Park, particularly if the weather is warm. The Pavillion will be held for them at no charge. The Park Caretaker would be prepared to assist in roping off an area should this be necessary in case of the Park being well attend- ed. . . . - 3 - OF COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 11 1983 8:15 p.m: Representatives of Oro Agricultural Society were present: Velma Bradley, Sec/Treas. and Orval Hutchinson. Presentation for consideration of proposed capital improvements: 1) Install water line to cattle barn 2) Hydro to cattle barn 3) White washing cattle barn inside 4) Fence around truck bed, need of painting 5) Painting of School Building Roof. 6) Removal of tree stumps The Fair Board request Council consider assistance to carry out the above work. The representatives, after discussion on the matter were advised that Committee of Council recommend that Council consider some assistance, some of which could be provided under the Oro Rehab/83 program. Presented letter from D.S. White, Solicitor in reply to Council's request with respect to Barrie Annexation - O.M.B. Hearing to annex lands in Vespra Township. Solicitor advises that O.M.B., City of Barrie and the Township of Vespra that Oro Township will not be represented at the Hearing but would request that the Township and the Township Solicitor be advised if there is any more to annex, other than those lands set out in the notice. Committee of Council recommend that Mr. D.S. White be advised to notify O.M.B. City of Barrie and Township of Vespra as suggested in the letter. Dog Control Matters Committee Chairman, Deputy Reeve McEwen, reported on meeting with Mr. Koury of the Ontario Humane Society with respect to reviewing the By-Law and bulk mail out to the problem areas. The proposed draft By-Law was presented for consideration. It was recommended that the draft By-Law be prepared and presented to Council. Clerk advised that Tom Hardy had telephoned and advised he is prepared to carry out the house to house canvass to sell dog licenses, at the rate of $5.00 per tag which is actually the penalty now imposed. However, he asked if Council would consider some allowance for expenses. Committee of Council recommended that Tom Hardy be given an additional 50i per dog tag sold, to an amount of $5.50 per tag for 1983 and that he commence as soon as possible. Presented letter from Treasurer, Jarratt Community Hall Committee with respect to purchasing fuel for the Hall through the Township contractor requesting information as to who to contact for the supply and other questions. Committee of Council directed that the Clerk is to reply to letter. . . . - 4 - COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1983 The matter of seating construction on the Oro Township Community Arena was discussed after the Council members on the Committee reported that the Plans prepared by Stuart N. Keyes had been presented to the Arena Committee on May 10th. Clerk further advised that Mr. William Staines had telephoned as to when Oro Rehab'83 persons would be available - Ed Robinson, Contractor to supervise the work is to advise the Township Office when he is able to start the work. Committee of Council recommend that the seating construction at the Oro Township Community Arena be carried out according to the Plans prepared by Stuart N. Keyes and work to commence as soon as possible. Recognition of Achievement by Oro Minor Hockey Teams This was further considered and it was left that any form of presentation be left for Canada Day and that the Clerk to obtain a sample of the type of presentation made in 1982. Clerk presented various correspondence and Communications. a) N.V.C.A. advising that Amendment # 15 as reviewed could not be recommended wish to meet with Council and Planner to resolve - Mr. Ron Mills, Resources Manager is of the opinion that matter maybe recommended with modifications. Clerk advised that Mr. C. Reitma, Consultant, F.J. Reinders, who had prepared the document had been contacted and he will be contacting N.V.C.A. before any meeting is scheduled with Council. b) Telephone call from City of Orillia advising that a letter is being for- warded to Council of the City of Barrie, Township of Orillia, Oro and Mara to attend an information meeting with City of Orillia On May 30, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. The Hon. James Snow, Minister, M.T.C. and Staff are invited to attend this meeting. Council members took note of date and time. c) African Church - Cairn - telephone call from Mrs. Jean Sanderson advising that same is in need of repair. Committee of Council recommend that no meeting be scheduled with N.V.C.A. until Mr. C. Reipma has met with Resources Manager. Committee of Council recommended that the Huronia Historical Society be con- tacted prior to any action for repair is undertaken by the Township. As instructed by Council at a meeting held on May 2, 1983 the letters from Mrs. Carol Harden and Mrs. Ruby Emms be referred to this Committee meeting. After discussion it was recommended a letter be forwarded and advise of the 1982 resolution of Council with respect to this fence. Township Monos Committee of Council recommend that the Clerk take direction to write a letter to Mr. H. Hughes, Principal, Guthrie School with respect to apparent problem of the extension of the deadline for receiving of same and inconvenience that this appears to have caused. . . . - 5 - COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 11, 1983 Presented a letter from Secretary, Central Oro Ratepayers Association (CORA) requesting attendance at meeting with Council to address Council of a matter of great importance to the members of the Association. Committee of Council recommend that Central Oro Ratepayers Association (CORA) be advised that a time may be scheduled at the next Committee of Council meeting on May 25th. Committee of Council recommend that the Oro and District Lions Club be invited to attend a Committee of Council meeting on June 1, 1983. Deputy Reeve McEwen brought up the matter of improvement to Oro Memorial Park Ball Diamond as requested by Mr. E. O'Brien on behalf of the Ladies Soft Ball Club. Committee of Council recommend that Oro Council would be prepared to assume the cost of improving the Ball Park at Oro Memorial Park of an amount up to $100.00, provided that the Ball Club is prepared to do the necessary work involved. Reeve Davie presented a letter from the Barrie Agricultural Society requesting that the Township enter in the Fair Milking Contest. Committee of Council recommend that Oro Township enter the farm event at the Fair - namely the Milking Contest. Several other matters were considered and left for further discussion. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Clerk - H. Neufeld Reeve - S.C.G. Davie