06 14 1983 COW Minutes
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - JUNE 14, 1983
COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING
Committee of Council met at 4:00 p.m. with the following members present:
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Stephen Davie
Joanna McEwen
Robert Drury
Thelma Halfacre
Allan Johnson
Reeve Davie opened the meeting at 4:05 p.m.
As requested by the Parks & Recreation Committee of Council, Cathy Riffer
was present to report on progress and/or changes to Outdoor Recreation Pro-
gram.
Cathy Riffer presented a report on progress of the organization of the pro-
gram for Outdoor Recreation.
The first session at Hawkestone will be carried out in Hawkestone, the second
session will be moved to Oro Memorial Park.
Oro Park and Shanty Bay have responded very well to registration.
Other matters regarding the program were discussed all of which did not
require a direct recommendation of Committee of Council, only directiVe
to Program Manager and Parks & Recreation Committee of Council.
Also present at request of the Park & Recreation Committee, Dwight Taylor,
Caretaker Oro Memorial Park, with regard to matters pertaining to Oro Memorial
Park.
Dwight Taylor related the problems at the Park in as far as proposed users
outside of local residents. Complaint that admission is too high. Some paid
and then left after requesting a refund. To date, approximately 155 Park
Admission Stickers have been handed out to local residents.
The matter of planting of Shrubs around the change rooms was discussed.
Also presented a quotation from Crown Garden Centre.
Committee of Council recommend that the Park Supt., be instructed to carry
out the planting of shrubs as directed by Council Park Committee.
Ratepayers of Plan M-66 (Jo-Con Developments) were presented as requested
and arrangements scheduled as follows:
Mrs. Elai~e Jean Lue
Sue Parker
Stewart Parker
Carol Anne Best
Low Spencer
Brian Eyers
Wayne McInnes
Robert Moarse
Bill Russell
Marion Russell
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COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 14, 1983
List of problems Also no control of weeds on the vacant lot on the sub-
division. Septic Systems not functioning properly, Health Unit have advised
that the Contractor is responsible for the installation of Septic System
and Construction.
From the result of the complete discussion, it was left that the matter would
be further considered after a meeting on July 18th at which Jo-Con Develop-
ment representatives are to be present.
Committee of Council also advised that the construction of buildings should
be pursued with HUDAC.
Committee of Council recommend that once Jo-Con Developments have confirmed
an appointment with Council on July 18th, the ratepayers of Plan M-66 be
advised of time of appointment. And further, that a representative from
Simcoe County District Health Unit be requested to attend the meeting as
scheduled.
Road Supt., Fred Haughton was present at 4:45 to report and consider matters
pertaining to the Road Program.
1)
Bridge Subs.
-Have received supp. $50,000 with 75% support.
-Have notified Eng. - No report back from MTC yet
of approval.
2)
Lakeshore Rd.
-Construction: Have waited for MTC Bridge approval
before contracting Earth Excavation. I hope to com-
bine Lakeshore Conc. 7, Lakeshore C~10 & Hawkestone
together for a contract.
-Will organize a meeting with C-l0 Ratepayers when
design is done.
3)
Lakeshore Rd.
-Driveways:
-Have received quotes on repaving of existing driveways.
-5 received as attached. C & V Paving (Barrie) Ltd.,
Low Quote at $10,400.00.
-Murray Silk Asphalt Paving Ltd., at $10,700.00.
-Recommend that Murray Silk Asphalt be awarded this
contract. a) Has paved most of driveways in that
area b) His previous work with Township has been
more than satisfactory.
4)
Dust Control.
-Most dust control has been completed with only minor
locations to cover. 3rd & 5th below #11 are scheduled
for final grade and application.
5)
Bell Canada
-Contract work is near completion with clean up crews
starting this week. A letter has been forwarded to
Bell with some concerns of the driveways.
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Committee of Council recommend that the entire report as presented be received
and that the recommendations of the Road Superintendent be accepted.
Road Superintendent also presented the Road Index Mapping as prepared by
Ainley & Associates Limited from information supplied by the Road Superin-
tendent and Administrative Staff. Road Superintendent advised that signs
could be obtained for same and erected once necessary By-Laws have been pre-
pared to authorize any Road name changes.
Ron Young was present with respect to applications for Deputy Fire Chief.
Ron Young advi~ed that in response to request for application for Deputy
Chief for the Township of Oro - 8 applications were received from Volunteer
Firemen of the Four Fire Districts.
Paul Eenhorn
Fre d She 11 swe 11
Brian J. Pratt
Robert Booth
Sandy Richmond
George Shufelt
Gordon Horne
Ted Appleby
Names of Volunteer Firement to whom plaques are to be presented for twenty-
five year service and watches for persons retiring, Fire Chief to present
list of same.
It was recommended by Committee of Council that the application of Paul
Eenhorn for the position of Deputy Fire Chief be accepted.
Committee of Council recommend that the Fire Chief be instructed to carry
out the testing of water system at Quadrant Development monthly in accordance
with resolution of Council.
The matter of Township Mottos was again considered and since no particular
motto of the 11 received would appear completely suitable, it was left that
Council review same until Monday June 20, 1983.
The following mottos were received:
1. Oro from Man to Machinery.
2. Objective Oro, lives today, plans tomorrow.
3. Oro for yesterday, today and tomorrow.
4. In the heart of Simcoe County.
5. All for one one for all.
6. Oro, the land of freedom.
7. Future, Present, Past, Oro will last.
8. Hills andShores, Near Cities' doors.
9. With patience, good things come.
10. a working place, a growing place.
11. strength and patience open golden paths.
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COMMITTEE OF Council meeting - JUNE 1~, 1983
Clerk presented letter from Hawkestone Police Village Trustees requesting
written clarification of Road Budget.
Committee of Council recommend that the Trustees be advised that since the
the Road Budget for 1983 had to be completed and forwarded early in March
and an amount of 14,000 had been included for H.P.V., therefore, Council
would request that the Trustees program the Road Expenditure accordingly
for 1983 and would suggest that commencing in 1984, the Road Budget for
H.P.V. be presented to the Road Superintendent in January.
Matter of letter to Horticultural Society with respect to planting of Shrubs
at Cenotaph - Clerk advised that Horticultural Society had telephoned request-
ing meeting and instructions in this regard.
Committee of Council recommend that the Horticultural Society be advised
that in view of time, the planting of Shrubs be left until Fall and Society
plant flowers as usual and remove any dead shrubs and that the painting of
the fence will be done after the flowers have served their purpose.
Town Hall
Need screens on at least one window on each side of the building.
Committee of Council recommend that C.K. Sanderson be requested to make two
screens for the windows at the Town Hall.
Consideration of By-Law for Tourist Camp Grounds, copies of sample By-Law
presented to all Committee of Council members.
Committee of Council to review draft copy of the By-Law in order that same
may be dealt with at the next meeting of Council on June 20, 1983.
Presented letter from Hawkestone Carnival Committee seeking permission to
hold a Beer Garden during the Annual Carnival Activities and street dance
to be held on August 12th, 1983. The Beer Garden is to be held within the
limits of the Outdoor Skating Rink adjacent to the Community Hall.
Committee of Council recommend that the Hawkestone Carnival Committee be
advised that Oro Council would have no objection to the holding of a Beer
Garden to be located within the Outdoor Skating rink, during the Carnival
Activities and Dance, provided a license may be obtained and proper precau-
tions are taken as required by all respective agencies and the Ontario Pro-
vincial Police.
Committee of Council recommend that Cecil Phillips and Leonard Crawford carry
out the painting at the arena according to resolution of the Arena Committee
held on June 7th and that the Arena Committee be responsible to pay Cecil
Phillips.
Committee of Council recommend that Cecil Phillips assist Leonard Crawford
with the painting of the fence and buildings at the Oro Fair Grounds as agreed
to with the Oro Agricultural Society.
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COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 1', 1983
Committee of Council recommend that a cheque in the amount of $75.00 be for-
warded to Shanty Bay Boy Scouts for cleaning up of the papers, etc., which
had blown onto adjacent properties along with Council's appreciation for
this work and interest.
Deputy Reeve McEwen advised that Mrs. E. Sharples will be celebrating her
94th Birthday on July 2, 1983, for which an open house will be held between
the hours of 1 - 3 p.m.
Committee of Council recommend that a Certificate be prepared and presented
to Mrs. Linda Irene Sharples on her 94th Birthday. All members of Council
and the Clerk to attend the open house.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Reeve - S.C.G. Davie