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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - April 25, 1985
Committee of Council Meeti
- continued from April 23rd according to Agenda
Opening
By Deputy-Reeve Joanna McEwen at 7:08 p.m. and chaired the meeting until Reeve Stephen Davie
arrived.
Declaration of Conflict of Interest - None
Appointments/Delegations
7:00 p.m. - Mr. R. Burleigh ~ Mr. R. Gardiner
Mrs. Judy Catania
re: Promenade 626
7:30 p.m. - South lake Simcoe Conservation Authority - Slide Presentation and Brief -
Authorities functions and undertakings - Program Implementation Phase
Mr. George Richardson, Chairman S.l.S.C.A. ~ Mr~ Basil Noels, General Manager
8:30 p.m. - Donald MacDonald - research into the origins of flooding problems - Mara
and Rama Townships - Black River. Presentation of Brief and support from
Rama and Mara Township Maps showing areas.
8:45 p.m. - Fire Chief
Report and final Budget items
9:00 p.m.
Road Supt.
matters to be brought to the attention of Committee of Council
7:00 p.m.
- Delegations from Simcoeside re: Promenade 626, shoreline improvements which
Council had directed in letter of September 14, 1984, to be discontinued.
- letter dated April 19, 1985 in response to letter from Simcoeside Ratepayer
Association to Ministry of Natural Resources with copies to Simcoeside
Ratepayers, four parties involved in original proposal to improve shoreline
as requested in petition to Ministry of Natural Resources, dated October
11, 1983, also copy to Township By-law Enforcement Officer.
- Report of Township By-law Enforcement Officer following attendance at the
Site on evening of April 23, 1985.
Telephone calls regarding the matter and Clerk's report that appointment
for the evening had been confirmed with Mr. Burleigh, Mrs. McCarty and
President, S.S.R.A. - Mrs. Judy Catania.
Present:
Robert Burleigh Plan 626
Robert ~ Denese Gardner Plan 626
Paul ~ Peggy McCartney Plan 626
Fern ~ Don Cole Plan 626
Jim ~ lila Fenton Plan 626
Judy Catania Pres. Simcoeside Ratepayers
and Spiro Catania Plan 1488
Assoc.
Deputy-Reeve McEwen opened the meeting at 7:08 and a letter from Simcoeside Ratepayers
Association in response to the letter to Mr. Bosman of the Ministry of Natural Resources,
which was forwarded to the Ratepayers Association, persons who had petitioned for
Shoreline improvements, Township Solicitor, By-law Enforcement Officer and Parks and
Recreation Committee.
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Delegation present were given an opportunity to express their views on the matter,
as a result of which a general discussion arose and many questions were asked. One
item that arose from the discussion, it was the opinion of the parties involved to
petition for shoreline improvement that this matter should not be a matter to be dealt
with by the Simcoeside Ratepayers Association.
Reeve Davie then related to the on-site meeting in April of 1984 and further attempts
by Council to request a Ratepayers meeting which could not be arranged, due to not
enough people being interested.
Reeve Davie then asked the persons in attendance as to how many were in favour of
the proposed shoreline improvements - all present were in favour. When asked how
many were opposed - no one indicated being opposed.
Reeve Davie then asked the people in attendance as to how many are in favour - all
present were in favour. How many not in favour - none.
Again related to the on-site meeting in Spring of 1984 and further attempts to request
a Ratepayers Meeting, which apparently could not be arranged.
Fenton-complaint - conversion - is to see George Roberts
Committee of Council recommend that following the attendance of Ratepayers of Plan
626 at a Committee of Council meeting with respect to shoreline improvements to
clean up the bank and place proper type of fill and top soil for seeding on the
embankment of the Promenade, the applicants and the Ministry of Natural Resources
be advised that the Oro Council would have no objection to this work, provided that
it is carried out under the direction and supervision of the Ministry of Natural
Resources, and provided that it does not change the appearance or view to the lake
and further that no trees are removed, which could cause erosion of the embankment.
7:30 p.m. - Mr. George Richardon, Chairman South lake Simcoe Conservation Authority
and Mr. Basil Noels, General Manager
Presentation of a 20-minute slide show of how the Authority is composed-how elected
-Authority now consists of 1000 Square mile~ slides presented - wetlands - improvements
to same and work carried out in various areas. Watershed divided into six major areas.
Implementation of programs outlined to be finalized by 1988. Slides also outlined
various areas where programs are being carried out.
Mr. Richardson & Mr. Noels answered questions fielded by Council members.
Reeve Davie commented on many aspects of the lake and Professional residents of the
Township who could assist in contributing certain solutions for improvement of the
lake.
Suggested by Reeve Davie and Councillor Robert Drury that Oro Council should possibly
give consideration to become a member of South lake Simcoe Conservation Authority and
that a letter be forwarded to Mr. Garrett, Director of Conservation Authorities and
Water Management Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources, requesting procedures for an
application to membership and Council be advised as to area of the Township that
would be included in the watershed, should the Township consider becoming a member.
And further, that Oro Council be advised of an estimated annual levy that would be
imposed upon the Township.
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8:30 p.m. -
Mr. Donald MacDonald research into the origin of flooding problems, Black
River, Severn River, etc. - presentation of Brief and support from Rama and
Mara Townships - Maps of area, etc. was present at 8:45 p.m. according to
schedule on agenda.
Mr. MacDonald referred to his brief which had been presented to members of Council.
He then presented a map to illustrate his concerns pertaining to control of water by
log removals at the dam. The dam is under control of Parks Canada. Method of log
removal or additional logs added is controlled by Parks Canada.
Committee of Council discussed the matter with Mr. MacDonald at some length and the
following action was taken.
Matter to be referred until Council members further review the Brief once again and
matter be dealt with at the next regular meeting of Council.
8:45 p.m.
Fire Chief, Ron Young re: Report and final review of 1985 Budget and other
fire matters to be brought to the attention of Committee of Council.
Ron Young advised that he had met with Mr. McAlister in Barrie who indicated that the
service of dispatching for the Township of oro could be undertaken, but would wish
to defer same until the County of Simcoe make a decision towards a County System.
Committee of Council recommend that a letter be forwarded to the County of Simcoe
advising that the Township Fire Chief had reviewed with Mr. J. McAlister of the
City of Barrie the possibility of dispatching Fire Calls for the Township of Oro,
to what the Barrie Fire Department are agreeable but wish to defer the undertaking
until the County of Simcoe have made a decision on a County Dispatch System for the
County which could be operated through the Barrie Dispatch System.
9:00 p.m. - Road Supt., Fred Haughton - Road matters to be presented to Committee of
Council meeting.
Road Supt. presented a written report which was considered by Council item by item.
1 )
Committee of Council recommend that the Roads Dept. employees receive reimburse-
ment for safety equipment in the form of all-weather clothing and footwear. This
amount be a maximum of $200.00 per year and to be revised as required each year.
2)
Committee of Council recommend that the Annual Spring Road Tour be delayed until
the Treasurer/Administrator assumes his duty with the Township.
3)
Committee of Council recommend that Council authorize extension of period for
L~ Restrictions from April 30th to May 12th in 1985.
4)
Committee of Council recommend that By-law No. 1263/82 be amended by adding a
new paragraph to authorize that Council at their discretion may extend Land
Restricted periods, in accordance with Chapter 198, Section 104 ss(11).
to Committee of Council Meeti
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(b)
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Final Review of Township Budget for 1985
Final Review - Simcoe County Board of Education
Simcoe County Roman Catholic Separate School Board Levy for 1985 not yet received.
Clerk's Report on the Budget be acknowledged and final levies and mill rates to be
included in the Township By-law to Raise, Levy, and Collect Taxes.
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(d)
Letter from Molnar Systems Group in response to Township letter of February 26, 1985,
requesting assurance of sufficient capacity with RX200.
Recommendation of Clerk-Treasurer and Staff that the RX200 should have sufficient disc
storage for present software and added Onword space for Word Processing. RX200 having
56 megabytes of disc storage would appear to be adequate to accommodate known require-
ments. Therefore recommend that the letter from Molnar Systems Group dated April 22,
1985 be considered written confirmation that disc storage in RX200 would appear to
meet known requirements and that Molnar Systems Group to order and deliver RX200 as
soon as possible on basis of letter dated April 22, 1985. At the same time to take
back RX100 System as per quotation in letter of February 26, 1985.
(e)
Clerk reported that as directed at Committee of Council meeting on Thursday, April
23, 1985 letters of appreciation had been forwarded to Warden, Simcoe County;
Road Supt.; Deputy-Fire Chief and Wayne Knelson and James Clayden for their
participation in Student Council Program.
Other Matters to be Brought to the Attention of Committee of Council
(a) Clerk reported on office furniture and furnishing obtained:
- Computer Work Station and table for printer
- Portable petitions for C.B.O. in basement to accommodate
furniture (prices of used material checked with Adair)
- Steel Shelving
two desks and accessory
(b)
Mr. D. Little will attend Committee of Council meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 1985
- requests this to be confirmed. Will have copies of brochure and advertisement
available for this meeting.
(c)
Letter from Ontario Humane Society requesting consideration for per capita Increase
of 10%.
(d)
Information Orillia request for consideration of review of Grant for 1985 on basis
of other municipalities.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
S.C.G. Dav
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H. Neufeld, Clerk
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COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 25, 1983
Committee of Council recommend that another attempt be made to arrange an on site meeting with
Barrie Suburban Road Commission with respect to proper safety signing at the intersection of
County Road No. 20 and 27, which includes the original request for three way stop and/or flashing
lights, and as soon as possible, in light of the fact that some work is presently proposed on
County Road 27. Oro Council are of the opinion that this matter should be included in the pro-
gram of work.
There being no further business brought forward, meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
Clerk
H. Neufeld
Reeve - S.C.G. Dave