03 15 2006 Council Minutes
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 15, 2006 TIME: 7:03 p.m.
2003 - 2006 COUNCIL
Present:
Mayor J. Neil Craig
Deputy Mayor Harry Hughes
Councillor Ralph Hough
Councillor Paul Marshall
Councillor John Crawford
Councillor Ruth Fountain
Regrets:
Councillor Dan Buttineau
Staff Present:
Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO; Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk; Jerry
Ball, Public Works Superintendent; Janette Teeter, Clerk’s
Assistant
Also Present:
Stacey Patchell, Allan Newton, John Newall
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. C060315-1
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the following items be added to the agenda for consideration:
12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
d) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, information re: Draft Advertisement, Ad Hoc
Working Group – Medical Services [deferred from March 8, 2006].
e) Councillor Crawford, discussion re: article, Gowan Station in Recreation
Brochure.
13. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
d) Ad Hoc Working Group – Medical Services Minutes, meeting held on
February 16, 2006.
Motion No. C060315-1 (Cont’d)
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
b) Laura Lee, City Clerk, City of Orillia, correspondence dated March 9, 2006 re:
Speed Limit on Woodland Drive [Refer to Items 16k) and l)].
c) Deputy Mayor Hughes, e-mail correspondence dated March 13, 2006 from
Reta Regelink re: “Hill Billy Hack” Residential Camp.
16. BY-LAWS:
j) By-Law No. 2006-032 A By-law to Authorize the Execution of an
Agreement between The Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte and Jovan and Lisa Dawn
Markov.
k) By-Law No. 2006-005 Being a By-Law to Amend By-law No. 2004-028 To
Authorize a Decrease in the Speed Limit on Certain
Roads Within the Township of Oro-Medonte, Third
Reading Only, [deferred from January 18, 2006].
l) By-Law No. 2006-033 Being a By-Law to Amend By-law No. 2004-028 To
Authorize a Decrease in the Speed Limit on Certain
Roads Within the Township of Oro-Medonte.
Carried.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion No. C060315-2
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, March 15,
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 13a) Committee of
the Whole minutes, meeting held on March 8, 2006, Motion No. CW060308-6
“Ted Michener, Oro District Lions Club, correspondence received February 27,
2006 re: Bayview Memorial Park Request” as 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.
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6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
a) Minutes of Council Meeting of March 1, 2006.
Motion No. C060315-3
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on March 1, 2006 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
None.
8. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
None.
9. DEPUTATIONS:
a) Allan Newton, re: Request for No Parking Zone – Village of Hawkestone.
Motion No. C060315-4
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the information presented by Allan Newton, re: Request for
No Parking Zone – Village of Hawkestone be received and considered in
conjunction with Item 12a) “Report No. PW 2006-03, Jerry Ball, Public Works
Superintendent, re: Request for “No Parking Zone” – Village of Hawkestone”.
Carried.
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10. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE:
a) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, minutes of December 16, 2005
meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
b) Barrie Public Library Board, minutes of January 26, 2006 meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
c) Oro-Medonte History Association, minutes of January 4, 2006 meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
d) Orillia Public Library Board, minutes of January 25, 2006 meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
e) Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, minutes of January 19, 2006
meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
f) Michael Drumm, Airport Manager, Lake Simcoe Regional Airport,
correspondence dated February 24, 2006 re: 2006 Airport Operating Budget.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt and Refer to 2006 Budget
Deliberations.
Motion No. C060315-5
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that the staff recommendations with respect to the items listed
under “Consent Agenda Correspondence” be adopted as printed:
a) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, minutes of December 16, 2005
meeting.
Received.
b) Barrie Public Library Board, minutes of January 26, 2006 meeting.
Received.
c) Oro-Medonte History Association, minutes of January 4, 2006 meeting.
Received.
d) Orillia Public Library Board, minutes of January 25, 2006 meeting.
Received.
e) Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, minutes of January 19, 2006
meeting.
Received.
f) Michael Drumm, Airport Manager, Lake Simcoe Regional Airport,
correspondence dated February 24, 2006 re: 2006 Airport Operating Budget.
Received and Referred to 2006 Budget Deliberations.
Carried.
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11. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN:
None.
12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
a) Report No. PW 2006-03, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re:
Request for “No Parking Zone” – Village of Hawkestone.
Motion No. C060315-6
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. PW 2006-03, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re:
Request for “No Parking Zone” – Village of Hawkestone be received and
adopted.
2. That the County of Simcoe be requested to consider creating a “No Parking
Zone” on the west side of Line 11(County Road #20), from the intersection of
Ridge Road, northerly approximately 160 meters.
3. And Further That the County of Simcoe advise Mrs. Lloyd Leigh and
residents of Hawkestone of their decision.
Defeated.
b) Report No. PW 2006-07, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re:
Purchase of Backhoe/Excavator.
Motion No. C060315-7
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. PW 2006-07, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re:
Purchase of Backhoe/Excavator be received and adopted.
2. That Council authorize the Public Works Superintendent to purchase the
2001 M318 Caterpillar Wheel Excavator at a total cost of $155,537.50, which
includes the trade-in of the 1991 710 John Deere tractor backhoe, from
Toromont Caterpillar.
3. And Further That this purchase be financed from the Public Works
Equipment Reserve.
Carried.
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c) Report No. EES 2006-009, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services and Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning
Services re: Janet Aline Lees – Site Plan Agreement and Removal of Holding
Symbol – 5 Bard’s Beach Road – Lot 1, Plan 546, Township of South Orillia, Now
Township of Oro-Medonte, Being all of PIN #58531-0336 (Lt) – Roll #4346-030-
010-02500-0000.
Motion No. C060315-8
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. EES 2006-009, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services and Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning
Services re: Janet Aline Lees – Site Plan Agreement and Removal of Holding
Symbol – 5 Bard’s Beach Road – Lot 1, Plan 546, Township of South Orillia, Now
Township of Oro-Medonte, Being all of PIN #58531-0336 (Lt) – Roll #4346-030-
010-02500-0000 be received and adopted.
2. That the Township of Oro-Medonte enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Janet
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Aline Lees to construct a 155 m bungalow at 5 Bard’s Beach Road (Lot 1, Plan
546, Township of South Orillia, now Township of Oro-Medonte).
3. That the Clerk prepare a By-law for Council’s consideration to enter into a Site
Plan Agreement with Janet Aline Lees.
4. That the Clerk prepare a By-law for Council’s consideration to remove the
Holding Symbol from Lot 1, Plan 546 (Township of South Orillia, now Township of
Oro-Medonte).
5. And Further That Ms. Janet Lees be notified of Council’s decision.
Carried.
d) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, information re: Draft Advertisement, Ad Hoc Working
Group – Medical Services.
The CAO distributed written correspondence to members of Council.
Motion No. C060315-9
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the advertisement re: Request for Information: Potential Space for
Family Physicians, put forward by the Ad Hoc Working Group – Medical Services, be
placed in appropriate newspapers at the Township’s expense.
Carried.
e) Councillor Crawford, discussion re: article, Gowan Station in Recreation
Brochure.
Discussion.
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13. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a) Committee of the Whole minutes, meeting held on March 8, 2006.
Motion No. C060315-10
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on
March 8, 2006 be received and further that the recommendations therein be
adopted with the exception of Motion No. CW060308-6 “Ted Michener, Oro
District Lions Club, correspondence received February 27, 2006 re: Bayview
Memorial Park Request” to be voted on separately.
Carried.
Deputy Mayor Hughes declared a conflict of interest on Item 13a) Committee of
the Whole minutes, meeting held on March 8, 2006, Motion No. CW060308-6
“Ted Michener, Oro District Lions Club, correspondence received February 27,
2006 re: Bayview Memorial Park Request” as 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. C060315-11
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that the correspondence received February 27, 2006 from Ted
Michener, Oro District Lions Club, re: Bayview Memorial Park Request be
received and referred to the 2006 budget deliberations.
Carried.
b) Public Meeting Minutes, meeting held on February 27, 2006 re: Proposed
Amendment to the Zoning By-Law, 2006-ZBA-02, West Part of Lot 17,
Concession 11, (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, (Ian Sponagle).
Motion No. C060315-12
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Public Meeting held on February 27, 2006
re: Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-Law, 2006-ZBA-02, West Part of Lot
17, Concession 11, (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, (Ian Sponagle) be
received.
Carried.
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c) Public Meeting Minutes, meeting held on February 27, 2006 re: Proposed
Amendment to the Zoning By-Law, 2005-ZBA-28, Part of Lots 3 and 4,
Concession 4 within Registered Plan M-741, (Oro), Township of Oro-
Medonte, (Laurel View Homes (H.V.) Inc.).
Motion No. C060315-13
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Public Meeting held on February 27, 2006
re: Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-Law, 2005-ZBA-28, Part of Lots 3
and 4, Concession 4 within Registered Plan M-741, (Oro), Township of Oro-
Medonte, (Laurel View Homes (H.V.) Inc.) be received.
Carried.
d) Ad Hoc Working Group – Medical Services Minutes, meeting held on
February 16, 2006.
Motion No. C060315-14
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Ad Hoc Working Group – Medical Services
Meeting held on February 16, 2006 be received.
Carried.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
a) Tony Guergis, Acting Mayor, Township of Springwater, correspondence
dated March 1, 2006 re: Mayor’s Annual Log-Sawing Contest – Elmvale
Maple Syrup Festival, April 22, 2006.
Motion No. C060315-15
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated March 1, 2006 from Tony Guergis,
Acting Mayor, Township of Springwater, re: Mayor’s Annual Log-Sawing Contest
– Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival, April 22, 2006 be received; that Masher
Marshall and Crusher Crawford accept the challenge; and further that the
Township of Springwater be advised of the Township’s intent to have the
Township of Oro-Medonte’s name placed on the plaque as the 2006 Champions
and return the trophy to its rightful place.
Carried.
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b) Laura Lee, City Clerk, City of Orillia, correspondence dated March 9, 2006 re:
Speed Limit on Woodland Drive.
Maps of the affected area were distributed to members of Council.
Motion No. C060315-16
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated March 9, 2006 from Laura Lee,
City Clerk, City of Orillia, re: Speed Limit on Woodland Drive be received.
Carried.
c) Deputy Mayor Hughes, e-mail correspondence dated March 13, 2006 from
Reta Regelink re: “Hill Billy Hack” Residential Camp.
Deputy Mayor Hughes distributed correspondence to members of Council.
Motion No. C060315-17
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that the email from Reta Regelink, Big Curve Acres Farm re: “Hill
Billy Hack” residential camp advertised in the Spring/Summer 2006 Recreation
Guide be received.
Carried.
15. IN-CAMERA:
None.
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16. BY-LAWS:
a) By-Law No. 2006-023 A By-law to amend By-law No. 2003-004 being a
By-law to Rezone Concession 1, Part of Lot 1, RP
51R-12429, Part 1, Township of Oro-Medonte
(Orillia), County of Simcoe (1500494 Ontario Inc –
Meier).
Motion No. C060315-18
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved thata By-law to amend By-law No. 2003-004 being a By-law to
Rezone Concession 1, Part of Lot 1, RP 51R-12429, Part 1, Township of Oro-
Medonte (Orillia), County of Simcoe (1500494 Ontario Inc – Meier) be
introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2006-
023.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-023 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
b) By-Law No. 2006-024 A By-law to amend By-law No. 2003-003 being a
By-law to rezone Part of Lot 1 and 2, Concession 2,
Township of Oro-Medonte (Oro), County of Simcoe
(Porter/Bell).
Motion No. C060315-19
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that Concession 2, Township of Oro-Medonte (Oro),
County of Simcoe (Porter/Bell) be introduced and read a first and second
time and numbered By-law No. 2006-024.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-024 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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c) By-Law No. 2006-025 Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Joint
Municipal Agreement between the Township of
Oro-Medonte and the Township of Severn
(Coldwater & District Community Centre).
Motion No. C060315-20
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Joint Municipal
Agreement between the Township of Oro-Medonte and the Township of Severn
(Coldwater & District Community Centre) be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-law No. 2006-025.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-025 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
d) By-Law No. 2006-026 Being a By-Law to Appoint Municipal Weed
Inspectors and to Repeal By-Law 2005-018.
Motion No. C060315-21
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved thata By-Law to Appoint Municipal Weed Inspectors and to
Repeal By-Law 2005-018 be introduced and read a first and second time and
numbered By-law No. 2006-026.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-026 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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e) By-Law No. 2006-027 Being a By-law to change the zoning on lands
described as East Part of Lot 10, Concession 5
(Medonte) in the Township of Oro-Medonte (Gooch
– Roll # 4346-020-002-09400).
Motion No. C060315-22
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that a By-law to change the zoning on lands described as East
Part of Lot 10, Concession 5 (Medonte) in the Township of Oro-Medonte (Gooch
– Roll # 4346-020-002-09400) be introduced and read a first and second time
and numbered By-law No. 2006-027.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-027 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
f) By-Law No. 2006-028 A By-law to change the zoning on the lands within
Concession 1, Part of Lot 16 (Oro) now in the
Township of Oro-Medonte (Tuck – Roll #4346-010-
001-02200).
Motion No. C060315-23
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that a By-law to change the zoning on the lands within
Concession 1, Part of Lot 16 (Oro) now in the Township of Oro-Medonte (Tuck –
Roll #4346-010-001-02200) be introduced and read a first and second time and
numbered By-law No. 2006-028.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-028 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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g) By-Law No. 2006-029 A By-law to change the zoning on the lands within
Concession 6, Part of Lot 27 (Oro) now in the
Township of Oro-Medonte (Lepschi– Roll #4346-
010-008-30000).
Motion No. C060315-24
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved thata By-law to change the zoning on the lands within
Concession 6, Part of Lot 27 (Oro) now in the Township of Oro-Medonte
(Lepschi– Roll #4346-010-008-30000) be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-law No. 2006-029.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-029 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
h) By-Law No. 2006-030 A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Site Plan
Control Agreement between The Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte and Janet Aline Lees
described as lands as follows: Lot 1, Plan 546,
(Orillia), Township of Oro-Medonte Being all of PIN
#58531-0336 (Lt), Roll #4346-030-010-02500-
0000.
Motion No. C060315-25
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved thata By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Site Plan Control
Agreement between The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and Janet
Aline Lees described as lands as follows: Lot 1, Plan 546, Township of South
Orillia, Now Township of Oro-Medonte Being all of PIN #58531-0336 (Lt), Roll
#4346-030-010-02500-0000 be introduced and read a first and second time and
numbered By-law No. 2006-030.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-030 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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i) By-Law No. 2006-031 Being a By-law to remove the Holding symbol
applying to lands at located at Lot 1, Plan 546
(Orillia), Township of Oro-Medonte (Roll# 4346-
030-010-02500) (Lees)
Motion No. C060315-26
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that a By-law to remove the Holding symbol applying to lands at
located at Lot 1, Plan 546 (Orillia), Township of Oro-Medonte (Roll# 4346-030-
010-02500) (Lees) be introduced and read a first and second time and
numbered By-law No. 2006-031.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-031 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
j) By-Law No. 2006-032 A By-law to Authorize the Execution of an
Agreement between The Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte and Jovan and Lisa Dawn
Markov.
Motion No. C060315-27
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement between
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and Jovan and Lisa Dawn
Markov be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law
No. 2006-032.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-032 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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k) By-Law No. 2006-005 Being a By-Law to Amend By-law No. 2004-028 To
Authorize a Decrease in the Speed Limit on Certain
Roads Within the Township of Oro-Medonte, (Third
Reading Only).
Motion No. C060315-28
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2006-005 be read a third time and finally passed,
be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Defeated.
l) By-Law No. 2006-033 Being a By-Law to Amend By-law No. 2004-028 To
Authorize a Decrease in the Speed Limit on Certain
Roads Within the Township of Oro-Medonte.
Motion No. C060315-29
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that a By-Law to Amend By-law No. 2004-028 To Authorize a
Decrease in the Speed Limit on Certain Roads Within the Township of Oro-
Medonte be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law
No. 2006-033.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-033 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. 2006-022.
Motion No. C060315-30
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, March 15,2006 be introduced and read a first and second
time and numbered By-law No. 2006-022.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-022 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. C060315-31
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
Carried.
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