03 01 2006 Council Minutes
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 1, 2006 TIME: 7:03 p.m.
2003 - 2006 COUNCIL
Present:
Mayor J. Neil Craig
Deputy Mayor Harry Hughes
Councillor Dan Buttineau
Councillor Paul Marshall
Councillor John Crawford
Councillor Ruth Fountain
Regrets:
Councillor Ralph Hough
Staff Present:
Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk; Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building
and Planning Services; Doug Irwin, Records Management Co-
ordinator; Janette Teeter, Clerk’s Assistant
Also Present:
Stacey Patchell, Fred & Bonnie Shellswell
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. C060301-1
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that the following items be added to the agenda for consideration:
7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
a) Councillor Marshall, re: Recognition of Oro-Medonte History Association.
b) Councillor Fountain, re: Recognition of Ontario Gold Beverage Company
Ltd., Silver Medal for Non-Carbonated Bottled Water in The Berkeley Springs
International Water Tasting Awards 2006.
10. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE:
d) Dr. David Wardlaw, Chair, Sci-Tech Ontario, correspondence dated February
20, 2006 re: Proclamation Request, March, 2006, “Youth Science Month”.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt, endorse and post to the Township’s
website.
Motion No. C060301-1 (Cont’d):
12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
c) Deputy Mayor Hughes, re: Shanty Bay Community Centre.
13. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
d) Planning Advisory Committee minutes, meeting held on February 27, 2006.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
a) John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, correspondence
dated March 1, 2006, re: Declaration of Provincial Interest, UCCI.
b) Deputy Mayor Hughes, re: Ad Hoc Working Group – Medical Services.
16. BY-LAWS:
a) By-Law No. 2006-021 A By-law to change the zoning on the lands within
Concession 9, East Part of Lot 22 (Oro) now in the
Township of Oro-Medonte (Johnstone – Roll #4346-010-
009-08000).
Carried.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion No. C060301-2
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, March 1,
2006 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 6a) Minutes of
Council Meeting of February 15, 2006, Motion No. C060215-6 “Laurie Fors, re:
Guthrie School Playground Request” as his daughter is a member of the Home
& School Group. Deputy Mayor Hughes left the room and did not participate in
any discussion or vote on this item.
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6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
a) Minutes of Council Meeting of February 15, 2006.
Motion No. C060301-3
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on February 15, 2006
be adopted as printed and circulated with the exception of Motion No.
C060215-6 “Laurie Fors, re: Guthrie School Playground Request” to be voted on
separately.
Carried.
Deputy Mayor Hughes declared a conflict of interest on the item with respect to
Guthrie School Playground Request as his daughter is a member of the Home &
School Group. Deputy Mayor Hughes left the room and did not participate in
any discussion or vote on this item.
Motion No. C060301-4
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated January 30, 2006 and information
presented by Laurie Fors, re: Guthrie School Playground Request be received
and referred to the 2006 budget deliberations.
Carried.
b) Minutes of Special Council Meeting of February 22, 2006.
Motion No. C060301-5
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on February
22, 2006 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
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7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
a) Councillor Marshall, re: Recognition of Oro-Medonte History Association.
Motion No. C060301-6
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the Oro-Medonte History Association be recognized for their
contribution to the celebration of Black History Month of February 25, 2006 and
their continued commitment to the community.
Carried.
b) Councillor Fountain, re: Recognition of Ontario Gold Beverage Company
Ltd., Silver Medal for Non-Carbonated Bottled Water in The Berkeley Springs
International Water Tasting Awards 2006.
Discussion.
8. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
None.
9. DEPUTATIONS:
None.
10. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE:
a) Barrie Public Library Board, minutes of December 15, 2005 meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
b) Midland Public Library Board, minutes of January 12, 2006 meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
c) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, minutes of January 13, 2006
meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
d) Dr. David Wardlaw, Chair, Sci-Tech Ontario, correspondence dated February
20, 2006 re: Proclamation Request, March, 2006, “Youth Science Month”.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt, endorse and post to the Township’s
website.
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10. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE: (Cont’d)
Motion No. C060301-7
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the staff recommendations with respect to the items listed
under “Consent Agenda Correspondence” be adopted as printed:
a) Barrie Public Library Board, minutes of December 15, 2005 meeting.
Received.
b) Midland Public Library Board, minutes of January 12, 2006 meeting.
Received.
c) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, minutes of January 13, 2006
meeting.
Received.
d) Dr. David Wardlaw, Chair, Sci-Tech Ontario, correspondence dated February
20, 2006 re: Proclamation Request, March, 2006, “Youth Science Month”.
Received, endorsed and posted to the Township’s website.
Carried.
11. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN:
None.
12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
a) Report No. BD 2006-01, Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning
Services, re: Building Report, December & Year to Date 2005.
Motion No. C060301-8
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that Report No. BP 2006-01, Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building
and Planning Services, re: Building Report, December & Year to Date 2005 be
received.
Carried.
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b) Report No. BD 2006-06, Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning
Services, re: Frederick Shellswell – Request for Two Dwellings, Part of Lot 2,
Concession 7 (Medonte), Township of Oro-Medonte, 3548 Line 7 North.
Motion No. C060301-9
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. BP 2006-06, Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning
Services, re: Frederick Shellswell – Request for Two Dwellings, Part of Lot 2,
Concession 7 (Medonte), Township of Oro-Medonte, 3548 Line 7 North be
received and adopted.
2. That the request of Frederick Shellswell to have the existing dwelling
temporarily remain for 6 months while their new dwelling is being constructed
and the existing dwelling is either converted to an accessory building or
demolished to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, be approved.
3. And Further That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached
agreement to this effect.
Carried.
c) Deputy Mayor Hughes, re: Shanty Bay Community Centre.
Discussion.
13. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a) Committee of the Whole minutes, meeting held on February 22, 2006.
Motion No. C060301-10
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on
February 22, 2006 be received and further that the recommendations therein be
adopted.
Carried.
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b) Recreation Technical Support Group minutes, meeting held on February 2, 2006.
Motion No. C060301-11
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Recreation Technical Support Group meeting
held on February 2, 2006 be received.
Carried.
c) Committee of Adjustment minutes, meeting held on February 16, 2006.
Motion No. C060301-12
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on
February 16, 2006 be received.
Carried.
d) Planning Advisory Committee minutes, meeting held on February 27, 2006.
Motion No. C060301-13
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting held on
February 27, 2006 be received.
Carried.
Motion No. C060301-14
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that
1. A Zoning By-law Amendment for Viola Tuck and/or The Estate of Viola Tuck,
that would rezone the lands described as Concession 1, Part of Lot 16 (Oro),
Township of Oro-Medonte, on Schedule A12 of Zoning By-law 97-95, as
amended, from the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to the Rural Residential Two
(RUR2) Zone be approved.
2. And Further That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate By-law for Council’s
consideration.
Carried.
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Motion No. C060301-15
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that
1. A Zoning By-law Amendment for Harvey and Dianne Johnstone, that would
rezone the lands described as Concession 9, East Part of Lot 22 (Oro),
Township of Oro-Medonte, on Schedule A10 of Zoning By-law 97-95, as
amended, from the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to the Rural Residential
Two (RUR2) Zone and that the existing Environmental Protection (EP) Zone
not be changed be approved.
2. And Further That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate By-law for
Council’s consideration.
Carried.
Motion No. C060301-16
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that
1. A Zoning By-law Amendment for Frank Lepschi, that would rezone the lands
described as Concession 6, Part of Lot 27 (Oro), on Schedule A4 of Zoning
By-law 97-95, as amended, from the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to the
Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone be approved.
2. And Further That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate By-law for
Council’s consideration.
Carried.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
a) John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, correspondence
dated March 1, 2006, re: Declaration of Provincial Interest, UCCI.
Motion No. C060301-17
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated March 1, 2006 from John
Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, re: Declaration of
Provincial Interest, UCCI be received.
Carried.
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b) Deputy Mayor Hughes, re: Ad Hoc Working Group – Medical Services.
Deputy Mayor Hughes distributed correspondence addressed to the CAO re: Ad Hoc
Working Group – Medical Services to members of Council.
Motion No. C060301-18
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the correspondence distributed to Council on March 1, 2006 from
Deputy Mayor Hughes addressed to the CAO re: Ad Hoc Working Group – Medical
Services be received.
Carried.
15. IN-CAMERA:
a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter.
This item was withdrawn.
b) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter.
This item was withdrawn.
16. BY-LAWS:
a) By-Law No. 2006-021 A By-law to change the zoning on the lands within
Concession 9, East Part of Lot 22 (Oro) now in the
Township of Oro-Medonte (Johnstone – Roll #4346-010-
009-08000).
Motion No. C060301-19
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that a by-law to change the zoning on the lands within Concession 9,
East Part of Lot 22 (Oro) now in the Township of Oro-Medonte (Johnstone – Roll
#4346-010-009-08000) be introduced and read a first and second time and
numbered By-law No. 2006-021.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-021 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. 2006-020.
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Motion No. C060301-20
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 be introduced and read a first and second
time and numbered By-law No. 2006-020.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-020 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. C060301-21
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 8:01 p.m.
Carried.
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