04 11 1984 COW Minutes
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - APRIL 11, 1984
COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING
Committee of Council met this evenIng at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present:
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
J. McEwen
R. Drury
T. Halfacre
Absent:
Reeve S. Davie and Councillor A. Johnson.
The Deputy Reeve opened the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Appointments:
Lloyd Fletcher - Rep. S.C.B.E.
Cecil Phillips - Arena Manager
7:00
7:30
Mr. Lloyd Fletcher was present along with Mr. Ivan Ainsley from the Treasurer's Department of
S.C.B.E.
Deputy Reeve welcomed both Mr. Fletcher and Mr. Ainsley and then opened the meeting to questions:
Mr. Fletcher reviewed some of the items that resulted in increased Budget.
Grant cut-back is 2.6% of the 13% increase.
Actual S.C.8.E. is 9% over 1983.
Mr. Fletcher related some of the items that created increased cost - Bill 82 - Special Education
-Certain portions of this program have created considerable additional costs.
Lowering of P.T.R. has added considerable cost - number of teachers for special Ed - require
special qualifications - additional Special Ed Staff - additional staff due to P.T.R. cut.
Secondary School projections due to drop-outs by January grants are cut to actual students not
to original enrollment in September.
Special Ed students obligation to keep in program up to age 21.
Question: Is it a proposed program to allow for Special Education for exeptionally brilliant
students - all such programs and/or services had to be faced, is both for gifted and handicapped.
Question
was asked as to number of buses on some routes.
Student decline has a drastic effect on grants, yet considering the decline over the whole County
area, not sufficient decline in anyone school to reduce teaching staff.
Question: What qualifications are required for Public School and Secondary School Teachers
Salary paid is in accordance with qualifications.
Mr. Fletcher expressed his appreciation for the invitation and also that of Mr. Ivan Ainsley
and opportunity to exchange some views and hoped that they had been able to clarify some of
the reasons for the increases, and Council's concerns.
Deputy Reeve McEwen thanked both Mr. Fletcher and Mr. Ainsley for attending.
Mr. Cecil Phillips was present at 7:55 p.m. at request of Council.
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-When ice out - April 30, 1984. Are rentals now decreasing? Cecil Phillips mentioned it would
not appear that way this week.
It was mentioned that the Arena Management Committee would be advertising for an Arena Manager
for the next season, probably during May.
-Mr. Phillips asked what the reasoning was for this purpose.
-The proposal presented by Council to Cecil Phillips was reviewed and discussed.
-Mr. Phillips tried to relate his position of immediate family needs - a regular weekly equalized
pay over the year.
-Mr. Phillips mentioned that he had a part-time job for the summer to assist his Income during
the summer months.
-Mr. Phillips mentioned
that advertising would
-Council members agreed
that with his qualifications as Arena Manager, he was of the opinion
not be necessary each year.
that it should not be necessary to renew negotiations each year.
Mr. Phillips asked if he could be advised as to why the Simcoe Refrigeration was retained in
place of Arena Refrigeration. Deputy Reeve McEwen suggested that he bring this matter up to
the Arena Management Committee.
The following items were referred to Committee of Council:
1 )
Proposal to request the Office of the Fire Marshal to conduct a Municipal Fire Protection
Survey of the Township of Oro.
Committee of Council recommend that Oro Council request the Office of the Fire Marshal to conduct
a Municipal Fire Protection Survey of the Township of Oro and forward a resolution for same
according to draft resolution as requested by the Office of the Fire Marshal.
Recommend that this be tabled until Fire Committee have had an opportunity to look at 1970
Study prepared; suggest resolution to request that a resolution be put forward to Council at
the next regular meeting of Council.
2)
Skid Watson YMCA - New Building Fund and Special Grant Requests.
Recommend that due to Budget restraints and time of request, private canvassIng is taking place
within the Township, Oro Council make no committment in 1984.
3)
Insurance Risk Management Report - comparison of same as submitted by - O.M.E. (ROMA)
Insurance and Frank Cowan Insurance.
Recommendation that Staff review the proposal with Ron Johnston for clarification according to
written staff report.
4)
Student Reeve of the Month.
Recommend that Clerk to contact Mr. Harry Hughes, Principal, Guthrie School and advise that
the Student will be picked up at the School on the 19th and the Student would attend Council
Meeting until noon, then with Roads Department and be returned before bus time. And, that the
third ~ day will be with the Fire Department on May 30th.
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5)
Setting up Ad Hoc Committee for nominations of persons to receIve Bicentennial Medals.
Ad Hoc Committee has been appointed and submissions are to be in by May 18, 1984.
6)
Report on attendance of meeting scheduled by the City of Orillia with Ontario Hydro with
respect to closing of Hydro Office in Orillia.
Recommended that resolution be entertained at the next regular meeting and forwarded to City
of Orillia, Ontario Hydro, M.P.P. and M.P.
7)
Report of attendance at the Minister of Transportation & Communications, Board Room at
the invitation of the Minister, with City of Barrie, City of Orillia and Township of Oro.
Clerk presented written summary of the meeting.
Committee of Council direct that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Hon. Mr. James Snow,
Allan McLean, M.P.P. and the Hon. George Taylor for his part in the meeting and the Luncheon.
8)
Library Services - Barrie Public Library.
Committee of Council recommend that the Oro
Public Library as early as possible and the
Committee of Council would be agreeable, if
the difference in order to enable continued
using the Barrie facilities.
Library Board proceed with negotiations with Barrie
Chairman of Oro Library Board be advised that the
necessary to split the difference or partial of
service to the Ratepayers of the Township of Oro
9)
Proposal by Canada Day Committee for Commemorative Plaque and Flag Poles. Also invitation
to Council members to participate in Canada Day Parade and activities.
Recommendation that on the morning of April 17th at 10:00 a.m., the Committee meet at the Park
with respect to the proposal, Commemorative Cairn and Plaque.
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Plaques for Minor Hockey.
Recommendation that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to each player of the Red Knights
Bantams and the Manager and Coaching Staff of the team for their achievement in winning the
All Ontario Bantam Championship, and advising that a presentation will be made to each member
on Canada Day.
Also, that sufficient wood Plaques plus 2 doz. additional be ordered from David Langmen , the
Plaques are to be in Oak with routered edge and size of each be that of the Mahogany Plaques.
Strath Craft be contacted with respect to cost of 1,000 lapel pins 3/4" and 1" and time frame
from date of order and what type.
Plan 626
Promenade Shoreline
rovements
Clerk to advise the ratepayers of the immediate area of lots 52,55,56 & 57, Plan 626 that Oro
Council will meet them on the site on Saturday, April 28, 1984 at 9:00 a.m.
Committee
Councillor Drury reported on N.V.C.A. Meeting and advised of materials available to Schools.
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Draft Waterlot Management Plans (20 year plan) is to be forwarded to all Municipalities.
Councillor Drury advised of Tour of the Maple Syrup Demonstration at Tiffin Conservation Area.
Several other matters were discussed by Committee of Council.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Clerk-Treasurer/Administrator presented a letter to Committee
of Council members present, being a request for extension of time following age 65.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Deputy Reeve - J. Mc