10 19 2005 Council Minutes
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 19,2005
TIME: 7:05 p.m.
2003 - 2006 COUNCIL
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;
Janette Teeter, Clerk's Assistant
Also Present: Scott Allingham, Marion Homer, Rosemary Mairs, AI Panting,
Stacey Patchell
1. & 2. Mayor J. Neil Craig assumed the chair and called the meeting to order,
followed by a moment of contemplation.
3. NOTICE OF ADDITIONS
Motion No.1
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the following items be added to the agenda for consideration:
10. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE:
d) Dr. Matthew Croskery, OakPark Pet Hospital, correspondence dated October
15,2005 re: Proposed Kennel on Line 8 North. [Refer to Item 12a)].
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
e) Shawn Englehart, correspondence dated October 19, 2005 re: Geocaching
and the Oro African Church and Cemetery.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
f) Colin Semple, Administrator, Ontario Geocaching Association,
correspondence dated October 19, 2005 re: Geocaching and the Oro African
Church and Cemetery.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
g) J-P Johnson, correspondence dated October 19, 2005 re: Geocaching and
the Oro African Church and Cemetery
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
Motion No.1 (Cont'd):
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12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
e) Deputy Mayor Hughes, re: LSEMS Conference, October 20-21, 2005.
f) Councillor Hough re: Placement of Hamlet Signs.
g) Councillor Fountain re: Update re: Radar Board.
h) Deputy Mayor Hughes, re: Provincial Towing Policy.
15. IN-CAMERA:
a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter (Withdrawn).
b) Councillor Hough, re: Personnel Matter.
Carried.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion No.2
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, October 19,
2005 be received and adopted.
Carried.
5. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT"
Deputy Mayor Hughes declared a conflict of interest on Item 12d) re: Oro District
Lions Club for the reason that he is a member of the Oro District Lions Club. Deputy
Mayor Hughes left the room and did not participate in any discussion or vote on this
item.
6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
a) Minutes of Council Meeting of October 5, 2005.
Motion No.3
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on October 5, 2005 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
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7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
None.
8. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
None.
9. DEPUTATIONS:
None.
10. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE:
a) Orillia Public Library Board, minutes of May 25 and June 22, 2005 meetings.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
b) Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, minutes of July 21,2005
meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
c) Eric Rechnitzer, Chair, Oro District Lions Club, correspondence received
October 7,2005 re: Request to Waive Rental Fee.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt [Refer to Item 12d)].
d) Dr. Matthew Croskery, OakPark Pet Hospital, correspondence dated October
15, 2005 re: Proposed Kennel on Line 8 North. [Refer to Item 12a)].
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
e) Shawn Englehart, correspondence dated October 19, 2005 re: Geocaching
and the Oro African Church and Cemetery.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
f) Colin Semple, Administrator, Ontario Geocaching Association,
correspondence dated October 19, 2005 re: Geocaching and the Oro African
Church and Cemetery.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
g) J-P Johnson, correspondence dated October 19, 2005 re: Geocaching and
the Oro African Church and Cemetery
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
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10. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE (Cont'd):
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Motion No.4
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that the staff recommendations with respect to the items listed
under "Consent Agenda Correspondence" be adopted as printed:
a) Orillia Public Library Board, minutes of May 25 and June 22, 2005 meetings.
Received.
b) Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, minutes of July 21,2005
meeting.
Received.
c) Eric Rechnitzer, Chair, Oro District Lions Club, correspondence received
October 7,2005 re: Request to Waive Rental Fee.
Received.
d) Dr. Matthew Croskery, OakPark Pet Hospital, correspondence dated October
15, 2005 re: Proposed Kennel on Line 8 North. [Refer to Item 12a)].
Received.
e) Shawn Englehart, correspondence dated October 19, 2005 re: Geocaching
and the Oro African Church and Cemetery.
Received.
f) Colin Semple, Administrator, Ontario Geocaching Association,
correspondence dated October 19, 2005 re: Geocaching and the Oro African
Church and Cemetery.
Received.
with the exception of Item 10g) to be voted on separately.
Carried.
g) J-P Johnson, correspondence dated October 19, 2005 re: Geocaching and
the Oro African Church and Cemetery
Motion No.5
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that the correspondence from J-P Johnson dated October 19,
2005 re: Geocaching and the Oro African Church and Cemetery be received.
Carried.
11. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN:
None.
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12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
a) Report No. BD 2005-15, Kim Allen, Manager of Building Services, Marion
Homer Kennel Application, 6331 Line 8 North, Conc. 9, South Part Lot 22
[deferred from October 5, 2005].
Motion No.6
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. BD 2005-15, Kim Allen, Manager of Building Services, re: Marion
Homer Kennel Application, 6331 Line 8 North, Conc. 9, South Part Lot 22 be
received and adopted.
2. That a kennel license be issued to Marion Homer located at 6331 Line 8
North.
3. That the owner be required to sign a waiver that the kennel license can be
revoked if Noise By-Law 97-82 is not complied with.
4. And Further That the applicant be notified of Council's decision.
Carried.
b) Report No. ADM 2005-51, Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Fire Truck Tanker,
Station 1 Replacement.
Motion No.7
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. ADM 2005-51, Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Fire Truck Tanker,
Station 1 Replacement be received and adopted.
2. That the quotation for a cab and chassis be awarded to Lewis Motor Sales at
a cost of $71,250.00 plus applicable tax.
3. And Further That Oro Design and Manufacturing be awarded the contract for
the removal, refurbishing and reinstallation of the tank and cabinets at a cost
of $30,250.00 plus applicable tax.
Carried.
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c) Report No. ADM 2005-52, Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Rugby Fire Station 4-
Capital Expenditure (Painting Inside and Outside).
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Motion No.8
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. ADM 2005-52, Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Rugby Fire Station 4-
Capital Expenditure (Painting Inside and Outside) be received and adopted.
2. That Council award the contract to Colacci Residential and Commercial Cleaning to
clean, prep and paint (including materials) the inside and outside of the Rugby
Station at a cost of $5,200.00 plus applicable tax.
3. And Further That the over expenditure of $4,000.00 dollars be considered an
overrun to the 2005 Budget allocation.
Carried.
d) Chris Carter, Manager of Recreation and Community Services, re: Request to Waive
Rental Fee, Oro District Lions Club.
Deputy Mayor Hughes declared a conflict of interest on Item 12d) re: Oro District Lions
Club for the reason that he is a member of the Oro District Lions Club. Deputy Mayor
Hughes left the room and did not participate in any discussion or vote on this item.
Motion No.9
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that the information from Chris Carter, Manager of Recreation and
Community Services, re: Request to Waive Rental Fees - Oro District Lions Club be
received; and further that the Oro District Lions Club be requested to submit the
applicable fee of $545.00 for the Guthrie Arena for the "Homecoming Event" to be held
in July or August, 2006.
Defeated.
Motion No. 10
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that the information from Chris Carter, Manager of Recreation and
Community Services, re: Request to Waive Rental Fees - Oro District Lions Club be
received; and further that the grant for the Oro District Lions Club for the use of the Oro-
Medonte Community Arena for the "Homecoming Event" to be held in July or August,
2006 be approved.
Carried.
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e) Deputy Mayor Hughes, re: LSEMS Conference, October 20-21,2005.
Motion No. 11
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that Deputy Mayor Hughes be authorized to attend the Lake
Simcoe Environmental Management (LSEMS) Conference, October 20-21,
2005.
Carried.
f) Councillor Hough re: Placement of Hamlet Signs.
Discussion.
g) Councillor Fountain re: Update re: Radar Board.
Discussion.
h) Deputy Mayor Hughes, re: Provincial Towing Policy.
Correspondence dated October 5,2005 re: Provincial Towing Policy was
distributed to Council. Discussion.
13. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a) Minutes of Committee of the Whole meeting held October 12, 2005.
Motion No. 12
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on
October 12, 2005 be received and that the recommendations therein be
adopted.
Carried.
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14. COMMUNICATIONS:
a) Association of Municipalities of Ontario, correspondence dated October 4, 2005
re: Alert 05/074, Private Member's Bill Could Impose New Prescriptive Rules on
Municipal Government Outside of the Municipal Act.
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Motion No. 13
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that
WHEREAS the provincial Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills is
currently debating Private Members Bill 123 the Transparency in Public Matters Act,
and
WHEREAS the proposed legislation includes municipal council and committees; and
WHEREAS the proposed legislation adds requirements to notice provisions, open
meetings, minutes, forms of meetings, among other matters all of which are
addressed in the Municipal Act, which would create confusion for council,
administration and the public; and
WHEREAS the Municipal Act is currently under review and is being informed by
input from the municipal and private sectors among others; and
WHEREAS AMO and others have urged the Standing Committee to remove any
reference to municipal councils or council committees from this legislation and allow
transparency and accountability issues to continue to be regulated under the
Municipal Act,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Oro-Medonte urge the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to vote against the Bill if the reference to
"municipal councils" is not deleted in the Bill as reported by the Standing Committee;
and that MPP Garfield Dunlop be advised of the request to delete the reference to
municipal council's from Bill 123.
Carried.
15. IN-CAMERA:
Motion No. 14
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that we do now go In-Camera at 7:55 p.m. to discuss a Personnel
Matter.
Carried.
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Motion No.15
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that we do now Rise and Report from In-Camera at 8:10p.m.
Carried.
a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter.
Withdrawn.
b) Councillor Hough, re: Personnel Matter (Building Department).
Discussion.
16. BY-LAWS:
a) By-Law 2005-100 Being a By-law to Enter into a Water and Wastewater
Systems Operations Agreement between The
Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and Big
Cedar (Oro) Residents Association.
Motion No. 16
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that a By-law to Enter into a Water and Wastewater Systems
Operations Agreement between The Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte and Big Cedar (Oro) Residents Association be introduced and read a
first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2005-100.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2005-100 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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b) By-Law 2005-109
A By-law to allow a Temporary Use for a Garden Suite by
Mae McQuarrie (AI and Janet Panting) on certain lands
described as Part of Lot 26, Concession 2 (Oro), Township
of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe, under Section 34 and
39 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended
Roll # 4346-010-001-20500-0000.
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Motion No. 17
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that a By-law to allow a Temporary Use for a Garden Suite by Mae
McQuarrie (AI and Janet Panting) on certain lands described as Part of Lot 26,
Concession 2 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe, (municipally
known as 2018 Old Barrie Road West) under Section 34 and 39 of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, Roll # 4346-010-001-20500-0000 be introduced
and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2005-109.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2005-109 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by
the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
c) By-Law 2005-101
A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Temporary Use
Agreement between the Township of Oro-Medonte, AI and
Janet Panting and Mae McQuarrie to Permit a Garden
Suite (Part of Lot 26, Concession 2 (Oro), Township of Oro-
Medonte, County of Simcoe) Roll # 4346-010-001-20500-
0000.
Motion No. 18
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Temporary Use
Agreement between the Township of Oro-Medonte, AI and Janet Panting and Mae
McQuarrie to Permit a Garden Suite (Part of Lot 26, Concession 2 (Oro), Township
of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe) (municipally known as 2018 Old Barrie Road
West) Roll # 4346-010-001-20500-0000 be introduced and read a first and second
time and numbered By-law No. 2005-101.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2005-101 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by
the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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d) By-Law 2005-102 A By-law to Amend By-law No. 2004-011, as amended,
a By-law to Appoint Representatives to Various
Committees/Organizations.
Motion No. 19
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that a By-law to Amend By-law No. 2004-011, as amended, a By-
law to Appoint Representatives to Various Committees/Organizations be
introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2005-
102.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2005-102 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
e) By-Law 2005-103 Being a By-Law to Appoint Municipal Fire Inspectors.
Motion No. 20
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that a By-Law to Appoint Municipal Fire Inspectors be introduced
and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2005-103.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2005-103 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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f) By-Law 2005-104 A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Site Plan
Control Agreement between The Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte and John Didzbalis and
Daniele Didzbalis (as Joint Tenants) described as lands
as follows: pt. Lot 3, Concession 1, Township of South
Orillia, Now Oro-Medonte, Being all of PIN #58531-0358
(Lt), Roll #4346-030-010-04600-0000.
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Motion No. 21
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Site Plan Control
Agreement between The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and John
Didzbalis and Daniele Didzbalis (as Joint Tenants) described as lands as follows:
Pt. Lot 3, Concession 1, Township of South Orillia, Now Oro-Medonte, Being all
of PIN #58531-0358 (Lt), Roll #4346-030-010-04600-0000 be introduced and
read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2005-104.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2005-104 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
g) By-Law 2005-106 Being a By-Law to Appoint an Acting Director of Building
and By-law Enforcement, Acting Chief Building Official
and Acting Chief By-law Enforcement Officer and to
Repeal By-Law 96-19.
Motion No. 22
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that By-Law Number 2005-106 be deferred to November 2,2005
Council meeting.
Carried.
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h) By-Law 2005-107 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2004-124 (A By-law to
provide for Remuneration and Expenses for Members of
Council and Council's Appointees to Local Boards and
Committees/Technical Support Groups, and Expenses for
Employees.
Motion No. 23
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that a By-law to amend By-law No. 2004-124 (A By-law to provide for
Remuneration and Expenses for Members of Council and Council's Appointees to
Local Boards and Committees/Technical Support Groups, and Expenses for
Employees) be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law
No. 2005-107.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2005-107 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by
the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
Recorded Vote for Third Reading 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
il By-Law 2005-1 08
Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 2003-42, A By-Law
to Prohibit Heavy Truck Traffic in The Township of Oro-
Medonte.
Motion No. 24
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 2003-42, A By-Law to Prohibit
Heavy Truck Traffic in The Township of Oro-Medonte be introduced and read a first
and second time and numbered By-law No. 2005-108.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2005-108 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by
the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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17. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW NO. 2005-105.
Motion No. 25
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-law No. 2005-105.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2005-105 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
18. QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
19. ADJOURNMENT
Motion No. 26
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 8:20 p.m.
Carried.
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