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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - JANUARY 11, 1984
SECOND CX111ITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING FOR 1984
Committee of Council met this evening at 8:00 p.m. following Public Meeting for Hearing of two
Amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law.
The following members were present:
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillors:
S. Davie
J. McEwen
R. Drury
1. Halfacre
A. Johnson
The Reeve opened the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Appointments Mr. Lloyd Fletcher, Oro Representative to Simcoe County Board of Education was
present as requested by Council with respect to resolution of the Township of Tosorontio supporting
the request for a Royal Commission on the Education Financing.
The Reeve, after reading the letter and resolution of the Township of Tosorontio, forwarded to the
Minister of Education, asked Mr. Fletcher for comments and the Boards interpretation of the reso-
lution.
Mr. Fletcher commented that the key issue being the decline of enrollment and cut in grants from
the Province. School Boards support Federations in share of concern and support the call for a
Royal Commission into the financing of Education - because of added costs for salaries, additional
programs, which would in turn revert back to the tax payer.
Also a concern about the talked about pooling of Commercial and Industrial Tax Base. Mr. Fletcher
also mentioned the sizeable funding by the Province supporting French Education and then the
usual cut back which would again revert back to costs to the tax payer. Also Bill 82 (Special
Education).
The Reeve, on behalf of Council, expressed appreciation of Council for attending the Committee
meeting as requested.
The following items were presented for consideration:
1.
Copy of letter from Ad Hoc Bicentennial Committee to Oro Lions Club; Canada Day Committee;
Oro Horticultural Society and History with respect to distribution of funds and requesting
a representative attend a meeting in February.
This was received by the Committee of Council for information.
2.
Bicentennial Kick-off - Flag Raising. (a) Norm Emms will attend and is prepared to bring
Rev. Brittan, Guthrie-Hawkestone United Church, to dedicate the Bicentennial Flag. (b) Lunch
what is proposed and what time? As result of media report for how many?
Committee of Council recommend that 10 Doz. donuts be purchased for Monday's Bicentennial Refresh-
ments, following the Bicentennial flag ralslng ceremony.
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Recommend a Plaque for Citizen of the Year be prepared and made available for display in the Council
Chambers.
3.
Resolution forwarded to A.M.O. from the County of Simcoe with respect to the Barrie-Vespra
Annexation Act (Bill 142), and letter from Township of Vespra requesting Council of the Town-
ship of Oro, by resolution to re9ister opposition to Bill 142. Clerk advised that the A.M.a.
Le9islative and Resolutions Committee on January 6, 1984 had not recommended the County of
Simcoe resolutions as presented. Rationale being that it was a local issue and that the Com-
mittee did not feel they should or could make a recommendation as arbitrators between two
Municipalities, particularly when the County resolution was not an objection to the Boundries
Act but to the Barrie-Vespra Annexation Act, namely Bill 142.
Committee of Council recommend that Council direct that the Clerk write a letter to the Township
of Vespra and express Council's concerns regarding their Annexation problem with the City of Barrie
but that Oro Council are unable to endorse the draft resolution as presented to Oro Council. Oro
Council would prefer to endorse the resolution of the County of Simcoe as circulated and encourage
the County of Simcoe to pursue the principle of the Provincial perceived undue method of bringing
this matter to a conclusion.
4.
Ad re: Quotations for servicing of oil furnces in Township Buildings which was not dealt
with at the last regular meeting of Council on January 4, 1984. Clerk advised no response
to the Ad had been received. The only quotation being that of Crawford Heating & Air Condi-
tioning, which had been presented to Oro Council at a meeting held in December.
Recommendation that the quotation for Furnace Servicing of the Township furnaces at 5 locations
(6 furnaces) on oil heat for the heating season 1983/84, by Crawford Heating, be accepted.
5.
Letters referred to Road Committee in December: (a) Drainage on W. Pt. Lots 24 & 25, Con.
10, according to letter from O.J. Rowe requesting Council take action to remedy the problem
of flooding his land. (b) Condition of Ridge Road east of intersection of County Road No.
20 and line 12 south to Lake Simcoe.
Reocmmendation that the O.J. Rowe drainage matter be inspected during the annual sprlng Road In-
spection and that Mr. O.J. Rowe, Q.C. be advised accordingly.
6.
Complaint from Mrs. Engel with respect to Lot 62, Plan 1488 regarding Hydro application,
which had not been recommended in 1977 due to 'stop work order' for building erected with-
out a permit.
Committee of Council instructed Clerk to take direction to advise Mrs. Engel that she apply to
Ontario Hydro for connection of Hydro Service.
Presented letter from Treasurer, Hawkestone Community Hall with respect to Insurance Coverage
- Ron Johnson Insurance enquired about Hall Insurance Coverage. Hawkestone Hall issued by Ron
Johnson expires January 29, 1984. Jarratt Hall prepared to have Township Insurance include Hall.
Does Township, under Recreation Committee, propose to pay the Insurance Premiums?
Committee of Council recommend that Council advise the Township Insurance Agent that the Township
of Oro propose to cover all Community Hall Insurance and a letter be forwarded to all Community
Halls requesting they forward a list of all contents.
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Arena Management Committee - appointments
Deputy Reeve McEwen presented a report for Committee's recommendation to Council that the followin9
be appointed to Arena Management Committee:
Robert Drury
Cecil Phillips
Paul Miller
James Grey
Marion Brewer
George Roberts
Council Representative
Arena Manager
One Year Term (1984)
Two Year Term (1984-85)
Three Year Term (1984-86)
Secretary-Treasurer
Community Hall Management Committee Appointments.
This matter be left until all Hall Boards have submitted names of persons to act and be appointed.
Committee of Council recommend that Council accept the letter of resignation from member from
Jarratt Community Hall Committee.
Letter from County of Simcoe requesting response to County Solid Waste Management Study. And question-
naire with respect to same.
Deputy Reeve McEwen presented a report from the Recreation Committee advising that draft resolu-
tions would be presented to meeting of Council.
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
Clerk - H. Ne
Reeve - S.C.G. Dave