02 23 2005 COW Minutes
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 @ 1:10 p.m.
Council Chambers
Present:
Mayor J. Neil Craig
Deputy Mayor Harry Hughes
Councillor Dan Buttineau
Councillor Ralph Hough
Councillor Paul Marshall
Councillor John Crawford
Councillor Ruth Fountain
Staff Present:
Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO; Marilyn pennycook, Clerk; Ron
Kolbe, Director of Building and By-law Enforcement; Andria
Leigh, Director of Planning; Paul Gravelle, Treasurer; Jerry Ball,
Public Works Superintendent; Kim Allen; Manager of Building
Services; Chris Carter, Manager of Recreation and Community
Services; Doug Irwin, Records Management Co-ordinator
Also Present:
Dwight Norrena; Sandra Hanson, LSRCA; Gayle Wood,
LSRCA; Keith Sherman, SSEA; Wayne Wilson, NVCA; Walter
Benotto, NVCA; Barry Gougeon; Sandi Pallister-Gougeon;
Robert Barlow; B. Ladouceur; D. Charlebois; Bill Boulanger,
Robert Maguire; Sharon Beaulac; Stacey Patchell, Jack FM;
Judy Kern, Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce; Mel
Coutanche, Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce
Mayor J. Neil Craig assumed the chair and called the meeting to order.
1. NOTICE OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Motion No. CW-1
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Buttineau
It is recommended that the following items be added to the agenda for
consideration:
10. IN-CAMERA:
e) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property Matter.
f) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Legal Matter.
Carried.
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Motion No. CW-2
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Crawford
It is recommended that the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of Wednesday,
February 23, 2005 be received and adopted.
Carried.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF: - "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT"
None declared.
4. DEPUTATIONS:
a) Gayle Wood, CAO, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, re: 2005 LSRCA
Budget.
LSRCA Operating & Special Capital Levy 2005-2009 dated February, 2005 and LSRCA
2005 Budget dated February 23, 2005 were distributed to the Committee.
Motion No. CW-3
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Buttineau
It is recommended that the information from Gayle Wood, CAO and Sandra Hanson,
Director of Corporate Services and Land Management, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority, re: 2005 LSRCA Budget be received and referred to budget deliberations.
Carried.
b) Keith Sherman, Coordinator, Severn Sound Environmental Association, re: 2005 SSEA
Budget.
SSEA 2004 Review and Requests for 2005 were distributed to the Committee.
Motion No. CW-4
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Buttineau
It is recommended that the information from Keith Sherman, Coordinator, Severn Sound
Environmental Association, re: 2005 SSEA Budget be received and referred to budget
deliberations.
Carried.
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c) Wayne Wilson, CAO, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, re: 2005
NVCA Budget.
NVCA 2005 Proposed Budget and 2004 Highlights dated February 23, 2005 were
distributed to the Committee.
Motion No. CW-5
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Crawford
It is recommended that the information from Wayne Wilson, CAO and Walter
Benotto, Vice-Chair, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, re: 2005 NVCA
Budget be received and referred to budget deliberations.
Carried.
d) Judy Kern, Managing Director and Mel Coutanche, Vice-President, Oro-Medonte
Chamber of Commerce, re: 2005 Budget.
Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce, 2005 Budget Amendment, Budget Reporting,
Notes & Comments were distributed to the Committee.
Motion No. CW-6
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that the information from Judy Kern, Managing Director and Mel
Coutanche, Vice-President, Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce, re: 2005 Budget
be received and referred to budget deliberations.
Carried.
e) Barry Gougeon, re: Line 6 North, south of Vasey Road to Peter Street, west to
Line 5 North.
A petition dated February 23, 2005 from the residents of Line 6 North (South of Vasey
Road) and Peter Street (West to Line 5 North) was presented to the Clerk.
Motion No. CW-7
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Buttineau
It is recommended that the information and petition from Barry Gougeon, re: Line 6
North, south of Vasey Road to Peter Street, west to Line 5 North be received and
referred to staff for a response.
Carried.
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f) Dwight Norrena, Founder, Canadian Heritage Digital Library, re: Grant Request.
Canadian Heritage Digital Library Preliminary 18-month budget, PERT Chart and
Letters of Support were distributed to the Committee.
Motion No. CW-8
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Crawford
It is recommended that the information from Dwight Norrena, Founder, Canadian
Heritage Digital Library, re: Grant Request be received and referred to Oro-Medonte
History Association for a recommendation to Council for consideration.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-9
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that Rule 2.6 of Procedural By-law 2002-138 be suspended in
order to allow the meeting to proceed past the normal adjournment hour of 4:00
p.m.
Carried.
5. CORRESPONDENCE:
a) Gayle Wood, CAO, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority,
correspondence dated February 4, 2005, re: Health of Lake Simcoe Mayor's
Forum.
Motion No. CW-10
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that the correspondence dated February 4, 2005 from Gayle
Wood, CAO, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, re: Health of Lake
Simcoe Mayor's Forum be received.
Carried.
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b) Gayle Wood, CAO, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority,
correspondence dated February 4, 2005, re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Watershed Development Policies - Revisions,
Motion No. CW-11
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Buttineau
It is recommended that the correspondence dated February 4, 2005 from Gayle
Wood, CAO, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, re: Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Watershed Development Policies - Revisions be received.
Carried,
c) F.G. Flood, CAO, Town of Midland, correspondence dated January 13, 2005, re:
Double Hatter Fire Fighters and Bill 52.
Motion No. CW-12
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Crawford
It is recommended that the correspondence dated January 13, 2005 from F.G.
Flood, CAO, Town of Midland, re: Double Hatter Fire Fighters and Bill 52 be
received; and that the Township of Oro-Medonte support the Town of Midland's
resolution of July 26, 2004 which states:
"Whereas Volunteer Fire Fighters have long been the cornerstone of firefighting in
hundreds of communities all across Ontario and they provide a valuable, cost-effective
service in protecting their communities; and Whereas many career fire fighters in their
time off from their full time job have chosen to serve as Volunteer Fire Fighters in their
home communities where they often playa vital role in the Fire Department in the areas
of leadership and training; and Whereas these Volunteers, called Two Hatters, are now
being forced against their will by the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association to
resign their duties as Volunteer Fire Fighters, ambulance paramedics or police auxiliary
members under the threat of being charged by their Union and losing their full time
positions; and Whereas Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia,
British Columbia and jurisdictions throughout the Untied States have legislation to protect
the right of Fire Fighters to serve as Volunteers, while Ontario's inexplicable lack of
adequate labour legislation leaves them open to the threat of intimidation and dismissal
for providing a noble community service; and Whereas Provincial inaction is costing
communities valuable volunteer fire fighters on a daily basis; and Whereas Council is
supportive of the rights of "double-hatter" fire fighters who serve as volunteers in their
home communities; Now Therefore be it Resolved That Council of the Town of Midland
urges the Province of Ontario to enact legislation to protect the employment rights of the
"double hatter" fire fighters; and That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all County
of Simcoe municipalities, the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Community Safety and
Correctional Services, Mr. G. Dunlop, MPP, Simcoe North, and the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario for support,"
Carried.
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d) Robert Simpson, correspondence received February 15, 2005, re: Pine Ridge
Pet Centre.
Motion No. CW-13
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended that the correspondence dated February 15, 2005 from Robert
Simpson, re: Pine Ridge Pet Centre be received and referred to staff for a response
under the Mayor's signature.
Carried.
6. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE:
a) Report No. FD 2005-003, Joe Casey, Director of Fire and Emergency Services,
re: Fire Report for Month of November 2004.
Motion No. CW-14
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that Report No. FD 2005-003, Joe Casey, Director of Fire and
Emergency Services, re: Fire Report for Month of November 2004 be received.
Carried.
b) Report No. FD 2005-004, Joe Casey, Director of Fire and Emergency Services,
re: Fire Report for Month of December 2004.
Motion No. CW-15
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Buttineau
It is recommended that Report No, FD 2005-004, Joe Casey, Director of Fire and
Emergency Services, re: Fire Report for Month of December 2004 be received.
Carried.
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7. PUBLIC WORKS:
a) Report No. PW 2005-001, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re: Speed
Reduction - Eight Mile Point Road and McLean Crescent.
Motion No. CW-16
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Buttineau
It is recommended that Report No. PW 2005-001, Jerry Ball, Public Works
Superintendent, re: Speed Reduction - Eight Mile Point Road and McLean Crescent
be received and adopted; and
That the speed limit along Eight Mile Point Road and McLean Crescent be reduced
from 50 km/h to 40 km/h; and
That Eight Mile Point Road and McLean Crescent be signed accordingly; and
That the Public Works Superintendent advises the Eight Mile Point Trust and
Cottagers Association and the O.P.P. accordingly; and
That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate by-law for Council's consideration.
Carried.
8. ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES:
None.
9. BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
a) Report No, BD 2005-004, Ronald Kolbe, Director of Building and By-law
Enforcement, re: Thistle Request to Temporarily have Two Residences on
Property, Plan 993, Lot 84, 861 Woodland Drive.
Motion No. CW-17
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that Report No, BD 2005-004, Ronald Kolbe, Director of Building
and By-law Enforcement, re: Thistle Request to Temporarily have Two Residences
on Property, Plan 993, Lot 84, 861 Woodland Avenue be received and adopted; and
That Council approve the request of David and Mary Thistle to reside in their
existing residence for six months while a new residence is being constructed and
further that a $20,000.00 security be deposited with the Township of Oro-Medonte;
and
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the
registered owner.
Carried.
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b) Report No. PD 2005-005, Andy Karaiskakis, Junior Planner, re: Zoning By-law
Amendment for Wilhemmus Van Winden, Concession 11, West Part of Lot 14,
RP 51 R33213, Part 1 (Oro) Township of Oro-Medonte.
Motion No. CW-18
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Buttineau
It is recommended that Report No. PD 2005-005, Andy Karaiskakis, Junior Planner,
re: Zoning By-law Amendment for Wilhemmus Van Winden, be received and
adopted; and
That a zoning by-law amendment for Wilhemmus Van Winden, that would rezone
the lands described as Concession 11, West Part of Lot 14, being RP 51 R-33213,
Part 1 (Oro), on Schedule A13 of Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended, from the
Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to the Rural Residential Two (RUR2) Zone be given
favorable consideration; and
That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate by-law for Council's consideration.
Carried.
c) Report No. PD 2005-009, Andria Leigh, Director of Planning, re: Draft Plan
Condition for Lapsing of Draft Plan Approvals.
Motion No. CW-19
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended that Report No. PD 2005-009, Andria Leigh, Director of Planning,
re: Draft Plan Condition for Lapsing of Draft Plan Approvals be received and
adopted; and
That Council approve the additional conditions for the existing draft plan approvals
for subdivision/condominium numbers:
. OM-T-93003 - J. Johnston Construction Ltd.
. OM- T -91 050 - Kovacs
. 43T -93022 - Capobianco
. OM-T-94003 - Houben
. 43T-93002 & 43CD-93002 - Horseshoe Timber Ridge
. OM-T-90082 - 638230 Ontario Ltd. (Keyzer)
. OM-T-90046 - Homire
which provide for the lapsing date if registration is not obtained within three years
from the date of ratification by Council and no extension is granted; and
That all affected landowners/applicants be advised of Council's decision.
Carried.
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d) Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Meeting, February 10, 2005.
Motion No. CW-20
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that the Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Meeting held
on February 10, 2005, be received.
Carried.
10. IN-CAMERA:
Motion No. CW-21
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended that we do now go In-Camera at 3:40 p.m. to discuss Property,
Personnel and Legal Matters.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-22
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that we do now Rise and Report from In-Camera at 4:40 p.m.
Carried.
a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property Matter.
Motion No. CW-23
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Buttineau
It is recommended that Confidential Report No. ADM 2005-012, Jennifer
Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property Matter (Cumming), be received and adopted; and
That staff be authorized to proceed with the acquisition of the lands.
Carried.
Recorded Vote Requested by Councillor Hough
Councillor Hough Nay
Deputy Mayor Hughes Yea
Councillor Marshall Yea
Councillor Buttineau Yea
Councillor Crawford Yea
Councillor Fountain Nay
Mayor Craig Yea
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b) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property Matter.
Motion No. CW-24
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that Confidential Report No, ADM 2005-010, Marilyn Pennycook,
Clerk, re: Property Matter (Peacock) be received and adopted; and
That Part of Block F, Plan 798, designated as Part 3, 51 R-28134, O'Connell Lane
(geographic Township of Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte be declared surplus to the
needs of the municipality; and
That Part 3, 51 R-28134, (geographic Township of Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte be
permanently closed and conveyed to William Peacock, and that the applicant be
responsible for all costs related to the closure and transfer; and
That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate by-laws; and
Further that the applicant be notified of Council's decision.
Carried.
c) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter.
This item was withdrawn.
d) Mayor J. Neil Craig, re: Personnel Matter.
Motion No. CW-25
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that the Confidential Report dated February 23, 2005 from J. Neil
Craig, Mayor re: Personnel Matter (CAO) be received and adopted.
Carried.
e) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property Matter.
Motion No. CW-26
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended that Confidential Report No. ADM 2005-013, Jennifer Zieleniewski,
CAO, re: Property Matter (257 Moonstone Road East) be received and adopted.
That 257 Moonstone Road East be declared surplus to the needs of the municipality;
and
That Paul Miller, Royal LePage - First Contact Realty, be appointed as the listing agent.
Carried.
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f) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Legal Matter.
Motion No. CW-27
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended that the Confidential correspondence dated February 23, 2005,
from Christopher Williams, Aird & Berlis, be received; and
That the Township Solicitor and Planning Consultant be authorized to represent the
Township at the OMB Pre-Hearing, on March 1,2005, with respect to Part Lots 27,
28, Concession 5 (UCCI);
And That the applicant be responsible for costs incurred.
Carried.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion No. CW-28
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 4:50 p.m.
Carried.
Clerk, Marilyn Pennycoo
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