02 16 1983 COW Minutes
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COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FEBRUARY 16, 19B3
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 Davie opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Appointments:
Oro Township Arena Committee
Rep. Simcoe Side Re: Dogs
Items for Discussion from previous meetings
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Student Summer Program (Federal Grant)
Student Program IMA - Provincial
Garbage Contract - Renewal
Waste Disposal recommendations
Parks & Recreation Caretaker etc.,
Fire & Building Recommendations
Insurance 1983-84
Report of By-Law Enforcement Officer
Representatives from the Arena Board, Bill Staines and James Gray were present as scheduled to
review with Committee of Council, proposed Budget for 1983.
Discussion arose on seating
- wood seats vs all concrete
Heating for Seats.
-Arena Board request Council authorize and under write the cost of seating - should there not
be sufficient funds from grants, donations, etc., to cover total cost.
-Question was raised whether roller skaing program is being pursued for 1983 or is this doubtful?
-Wages going to be somewhat higher due to Schools use of the Facility.
-Arena Committee need $5,000.00 to start the plant in fall.
-Question as to setting aside funds for unforseen breakdowns.
Mr. Richard Bartlett and 4 other residents were present to further pursue the dog problems in
the Township and in particular Simcoe Side.
Reeve advised that the Committee of Council were prepared to receIve input from the ratepayers
of Simcoe Side.
Mr. Bartlett, who acted as spokesman, advised that Guthrie area also have problems.
Mr. Bartlett explained his reason for not having forwarded names of owners of dogs called Humane
Society about a complaint Warden called to answer complaint, talked to owner of dog and then
left He then phoned Humane Society, why the Warden had not called at his house. The Humane
Society then returned to my house and parked in his driveway with flashing lights, this does not
appear to be confidential as indicated by the Humane Society.
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Reeve Davie then advised that Council were gathering all information available - Deputy Reeve
McEwen having visited other Municipalities to obtain copies of documentation and information
from personnel and Officials involved and that he had obtained information from other Township's
as well as tne rest of the Council members. And asked Mr. Bartlett and others of the delegation
for constructive input or recommendation~o assist Council in implementing improvements for Canine
Control in the Township.
Deputy Reeve McEwen outlined
costs of methods used in other Municipalities.
Impounding with Humane Society
Canine Control Officer
Vehicle and fuel for Officer
By-Law Enforcement and Court Costs.
- .75~ per population capita
Discussion
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Township propose funds for Recreational purposes such as improvement of Park Lands in area
In some cases dogs could interfere with activities in Parkland areas (i.e. Plan 1488).
Would it be fair to assess extra costs to problem areas for additional control services.
Suggestions and discussion of pros and cons.
Delegation present requested copy of report when prepared by Council for effective means
of dog control and what can be done within the budget.
Reeve again asked for input, recommendation and/or suggestions to Council for improvement
to be considered.
Council have suggested an approximate cost of $26,000 to $30,000, this is only twice the
present cost to Humane Society.
Supplying Township with names of dog owners whose dogs are creating problems would not be
the answer when probably these irresponsible people would still continue to be irresponsible.
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Why give names when the Huamne Society has the names.
Should consider starting Township control now, not wait until costs get higher and control
becomes more difficult.
Suggestions from Delegates as result were:
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Suggest Dog Catcher on full time basis.
Suggest using Township 8y-Law Enforcement Officer as supplementary to Ontario Humane Society.
Reeve thanked Delegation for attendance and Mr. Richard Bartlett expressed appreciation to Council
for their time in this regard.
Item 3 of the
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3(a)
Deputy Reeve reported on Summer Student Program to date and read a letter from Project
Manager, Employment Development Branch.
3(b)
Clerk presented letter from Georgian College with
Employment 1983 and under IMA Program Committee
of Oro do not require any Computer Students since
puter system at this time.
respect to Computer Students under Summer
of. Council recommend that the Township
the Township are not involved in a Com-
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3(c)
3(d)
3(e)
3 (f)
3(g)
3(h)
3(i)
Collection Tenders
Committee of Council recommend that necessary tenders and documents be prepared and tenders
be called for Garbage Collection in designated areas in the Township.
Waste Disposal Committee - No Recommendations.
Parks & Recreation
Oro Memorial Park
Caretkaer
Discussion took place with respect to present occupant Robert Barber - Committee to
contact him as to when he intends to move out of the accommodation.
Fire & Buildi
Councillor Halfacre presented a report on the proposed Fire Budget and advised that more
work was still being done before final recommendation to Council.
Insurance -
March.
Request that Ron Johnston prepare a presentation to Council in later part
By-Law Enforcement Report
Clerk read a report from the By-Law Enforcement Officer with respect to random patrol of
certain areas of the Township (9th Line to 14th) between Ridge Road and Lake Simcoe. Also
report regarding courses on Municipal By-Law Enforcement.
Committee of Council recommend that a letter be forwarded to John Johnston with respect
to courses available for Municipal Law Enforcement Officers.
Budget Meetings - To be scheduled at next meeting of Council.
Deputy Reeve requested directive for Canada Day and whether Council would be prepared to
financailly support activities and program.
It was suggested that organizations be contacted as to proposals and community involvement
and results be presented to Council when more information is available.
Deputy Reeve McEwen also presented a proposed resolution to be considered by Council with respect
to request for legislative changes to fines for dog control and impounding fees.
Committee of uncil recommend that Council initiate a resolution to get changes in Provincial
legislation regarding fines and fees for dog control, under the Provincial Offences Act and that
such resolution be forwarded to A M 0 for action.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Clerk
H. Neufel
Reeve - S.C.G. Davie