09 17 1981 COW Minutes
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TOWNSHIP OF ORa
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COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - SEPTEMBER 17, 1981
The meeting was opened at 7:05 p.m. by the Reeve, R.S. Arbour with all
members present for the Committee of Council meeting for the month of
August.
Stuart N. Keyes present at 7:10 p.m. with respect to Quadrant Developments
(Plan M-157) services regarding the situation of the pump house which is
to be erected. Plans indicate the Pump House over one well with a hatch
in the roof to lift the pump out.
Committee of Council recommend that the suggestion of the Township Engineer,
to erect the pump house over the well with a hatch roof to enable the pump
to be lifted, is acceptable.
Roads
Deputy Reeve Davie, as Chairman of the Roads Committee, brought to the atten-
tion of the Committee the following matters for the attention of Committee
of Council:
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1)
Matter of the Township Truck with Snow Plow Equipment, which is
being completed at Frinks of Canada - Ford Co. will be displaying
the truck at the Internation Plowing Match.
2)
Seminars
(a) Pavement Recycling: Sponsor M.T.C. & M.E.A. November 10,
11 & 12 - $85.00 & expenses
Request - For Road Supt. to attend above seminar since re-
cycling will be the next major step in cost savings on all
municipal resurfacing projects in the present and near future.
It falls very closely in line with the proposed resurfacing
of the 11th line and 15/16 S.R. (old #11 Hwy at East Oro).
(b)
Ontario Traffic Conference: October 30th - $35.00; one day
Request - Approval for Road Supt. to attend above seminar.
Job related and inclusion of Road Chairperson or substitute
regarding signing and safety in Municipality.
Committee of Council accept the recommendations of the Roads Committee and
Road Superintendent attend both Seminars.
3)
Tenders
(a)
Winter Sand
Request - Approval to tender for 1981 Winter Sand which
includes the following items:
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Supply, screen, haul & stockpile
at Township Waste Disposal Site.
3,000 Ton
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COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 17, 1981 (Con't)
Tenders (Con't)
Supply, screen, haul & stockpile
at Township Patrol Yard 15/16 S.R.
2,000 Ton
Load, haul & stockpile from
Township Gravel Pit to Town~hip
Waste Disposal Site.
Remix stockpile at Township
Patrol Yard on 15/16 S.R.
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- 600 c.y.
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- 700 c.y.
Tender Ad to close on Friday, October 16, 1981
(b)
Snow Plow Equipment
Request - Approval to tender for 1981-82 season
plow areas on attached Schedule.
Tender Ad to close on Friday, October 16, 1981.
for snow
(c)
Salt for Sanding Operations
Request - Approval to accept written quotes from Salt Compa-
nies regarding costs of salt for 1981-82 season and purchase
accordingly.
Past procedures have been to split quantity between each (2)
suppliers due to the fact that each charge the same price.
Committee of Council were in agreement with the Road Committee recommenda-
tions to call tenders for Winter Sand, Snow Removal Equipment and written
quotations for Winter Salt.
Progress Report
1.
15/16 Side Road, Concessions 6 & 7
Major work load is finished, minor trim work and ditch work is left,
except for top coat of Granular "A" gravel. The Contractor has
scheduled to move in first week of October. The construction job will
be done first and then maintain gravel upon completion.
2.
Lakeshore Road - Concessions 5 & 6
Construction has begun with design, layout, clearing and grubbing of
trees etc., completed. Stripping is now in progress and sub-excavation
of road bed to follow, weather permitting.
3.
Shanty Bay Walkway
Major construction is now complete except for 2 large culverts needed
beside firehall, which I hope to obtain from Torpey Subdivision
during the upgrading of the Subdivision. Damaged pipes could be salvaged
to accomodate a pedestrian walkway.
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COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 17, 1981 (Con't)
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Mr. Robert Holmes was present before Committee of Council at 7:40 p.m.
with respect to problems and complaints at the Park.
Items:
Complaints were not made at the time of happening
Injuries not reported at time received
Washroom problems
Change room problems - change rooms in very poor condition
The above items were discussed at some length with the following results:
Suggestions:
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New change rooms to be erected for 1982
Present washrooms be cleared of all plumbing and used for
storage and be replaced with portable units as approved by
the Simcoe County District Health Unit
Change rooms be rebuilt with open bottom of approximately
one foot and proper partitions
3)
Mr. Homes suggested that garbage cans are available from suppliers he has
been made aware of at a minimal price.
He also advised that markers and rope had been taken in.
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It was left that the Reeve and Park Committee meet at the Park, tomorrow
September 18, 1981 to review the matters presented tonight.
The matter of By-Law Enforcement Officer was again considered by Committee
of Council as to whether further consideration should be given to discuss
with neighbouring Municipalities of using the same person.
It was recommended that Committee of Council attend the Vespra Council meet-
ing on September 22, 1981 at 9:00 a.m. and Clerk to advise accordingly.
The matter of Waste Disposal hours was discussed due to letter received from
a ratepayers who is requesting extended hours in the evening from 5:00 p.m.
to 6:30 p.m. at least for two days of the week.
Clerk reported on progress of restoration of work at the African Church and
that the total cost for some had been received:
Edward Robinson
Charles Sanderson
Total
$1,703.78
348.88
$2,052.66
All of which had been reported to the Ontario Provincial Police as requested.
Also reported on challengers for log-sawing contest at Oro Fair.
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Committee of Council considered various other matters which will be dealt
with at the meeting of Council to be held on September 21, 1981.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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