05 03 2006 Council Minutes
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 3, 2006 TIME: 7:07 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; Bruce
Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Services; Doug
Irwin, Records Management Co-ordinator
Also Present:
Stacey Patchell, George Anderson
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. C060503-1
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that the following items be added to the agenda for consideration:
12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
a) Report No. PW 2006-09, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re:
Request to Place a “Soft Landing Base” on Village Green Property for
Playground Equipment [deferred from April 26, 2006 meeting].
b) Deputy Mayor Hughes, re: Joint Use Agreement, Simcoe County District
School Board.
15. IN-CAMERA:
c) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter.
16. BY-LAWS:
b) By-Law No. 2006-045 A By-Law to Enter into a Water Service Connection
Agreement between The Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte and Mr. Michael Kearns.
Carried.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion No. C060503-2
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, May 3,
2006 be received and adopted.
Carried.
5. “DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF – IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT”
Councillor Fountain declared a conflict of interest on Item 13a) Committee of the
Whole minutes, meeting held on April 26, 2006, Motion No. CW060426-19, re:
Report No. BP 2006-011, Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning
Services, re: Request for Refund of Zoning Application Fees by Knox
Presbyterian Church Cemetery Board as her family has lands in the area.
Councillor Fountain 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 April 19, 2006.
Motion No. C060503-3
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on April 19, 2006 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
None.
8. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
None.
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9. DEPUTATIONS:
None.
10. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE:
a) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, minutes of February 24, 2006
meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
b) Midland Public Library Board, minutes of March 9, 2006 meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
c) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, minutes of March 10, 2006
meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
d) Linda Groves, Burl’s Creek Family Event Park, correspondence dated April
17, 2006 re: 2006 Events.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
Motion No. C060503-4
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hough
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 February 24, 2006
meeting.
Received.
b) Midland Public Library Board, minutes of March 9, 2006 meeting.
Received.
c) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, minutes of March 10, 2006
meeting.
Received.
d) Linda Groves, Burl’s Creek Family Event Park, correspondence dated April
17, 2006 re: 2006 Events.
Received.
Carried.
11. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN:
None.
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12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
a) Report No. PW 2006-09, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re:
Request to Place a “Soft Landing Base” on Village Green Property for
Playground Equipment.
Motion No. C060503-5 (Amendment)
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that the motion with respect to Report No. PW 2006-09, Jerry Ball,
Public Works Superintendent, re: Request to Place a “Soft Landing Base” on
Village Green Property for Playground Equipment be amended from a maximum
of $2,000.00 to $4,000.00.
Carried.
Recorded Vote Requested by Deputy Mayor Hughes
Deputy Mayor Hughes Yea
Councillor Marshall Yea
Councillor Buttineau Nay
Councillor Crawford Yea
Councillor Fountain Nay
Councillor Hough Yea
Mayor Craig Yea
Motion No. C060503-6
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Crawford
1. Be it resolved that Report No. PW 2006-09, Jerry Ball, Public Works
Superintendent, re: Request to Place a “Soft Landing Base” on Village Green
Property for Playground Equipment be received and adopted.
2. That an expenditure for materials for the project in the Village Green Park to
a maximum of $4,000.00 be approved.
3. That the funds for the Village Green Park project be drawn from the Working
Fund.
4. And Further That the Public Works Superintendent advise the Village Green
Association of Council’s decision.
Carried As Amended.
b) Deputy Mayor Hughes, re: Joint Use Agreement, Simcoe County District
School Board.
Discussion.
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13. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a) Committee of the Whole minutes, meeting held on April 26, 2006.
Motion No. C060503-7
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on
April 26, 2006 be received and further that the recommendations therein be
adopted with the exception of Motion No. CW060426-19, re: Report No. BP
2006-011, Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Services, re: Request
for Refund of Zoning Application Fees by Knox Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Board to be voted on separately.
Carried.
Councillor Fountain declared a conflict of interest on Item 13a) Committee of the
Whole minutes, meeting held on April 26, 2006, Motion No. CW060426-19, re:
Report No. BP 2006-011, Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning
Services, re: Request for Refund of Zoning Application Fees by Knox
Presbyterian Church Cemetery Board as her family has lands in the area.
Councillor Fountain left the room and did not participate in any discussion or
vote on this item.
Motion No. C060503-8
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that the motion with respect to Report No. BP 2006-011, Bruce
Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Services, re: Request for Refund of
Zoning Application Fees by Knox Presbyterian Church Cemetery Board be
deferred pending additional information.
Carried.
b) Planning Advisory Committee minutes, meeting held on April 24, 2006.
Motion No. C060503-9
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting held
on April 24, 2006 be received.
Carried.
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Motion No. C060503-10
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that a Zoning By-law Amendment for Ian Sponagle, that would
rezone the lands described as Concession 11, West Part of Lot 17 (Oro),
Township of Oro-Medonte on Schedule A10 & A11 of Zoning By-law 97-95, as
amended from the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone to the Agricultural/Rural
(A/RU) Zone and show the correct location of the Environmental Protection (EP)
Zone for the Hawkestone Swamp be approved; and further that the Clerk bring
forward the appropriate By-law for Council’s consideration.
Carried.
Motion No. C060503-11
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that an Official Plan Amendment for Helen Anderson, that would
designate the lands described as Concession 14, East Half of Part Lot 9 (Oro),
Township of Oro-Medonte on Schedule A13 of the Official Plan from Mineral
Aggregate Resource designation to Agricultural designation be approved; and
further that the Clerk bring forward the appropriate Official Plan Amendment for
Council’s consideration.
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 Yea
Mayor Craig Yea
Motion No. C060503-12
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that Application P-134/02, Markus and Sonja Schneider, East Part
of Lot 1, Concession 7 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte proceed to a public
meeting in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act.
Carried.
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Motion No. C060503-13
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2006-ZBA-03 for Peter
Partridge, Concession 2, North Part of Lot 29 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte,
2032 Line 2 North proceed to a Public Meeting in accordance with the provisions
of the Planning Act.
Carried.
Motion No. C060503-14
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2006-ZBA-06 for Gail
Raikes, Concession 1, East Part of Lot 1 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, 9
Trafalgar Road, proceed to a Public Meeting in accordance with the provisions
of the Planning Act.
Carried.
Motion No. C060503-15
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that a Zoning By-law Amendment for Laurelview Homes (HV) Inc.
and Horseshoe Resort, which would amend the zoning provisions of the lands
described as pertaining to the Phase I lands only, described as Lots 1-66, Plan
51M-741, Concession 4, Part of Lots 3 and 4 (Oro), on Schedule A15 of Zoning
By-law 97-95 as amended by Exception 140, by clarifying the permitted
encroachments into the front, rear and side yards of the Residential One
(R1*140) be approved; and further that the Clerk bring forward the appropriate
by-law for Council’s consideration.
Carried.
Motion No. C060503-16
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications
2006-OPA-01 and 2006-ZBA-05 for 1533532 Ontario Ltd. (Litz Landscaping),
Part of Lot 20, Concession 10 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, 74 Schoolhouse
Road, proceed to a Public Meeting in accordance with the provisions of the
Planning Act.
Carried.
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14. COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
15. IN-CAMERA:
Motion No. C060503-17
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that we do now go In-Camera at 7:58 p.m. to discuss Personnel
and Property Matters.
Carried.
Motion No. C060503-18
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that we do now Rise and Report from In-Camera at 8:05 p.m.
Carried.
a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter.
Motion No. C060503-19
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that the confidential correspondence dated April 27, 2006
presented by Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter (Bell) be
received with regrets.
Carried.
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b) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property Matter.
Motion No. C060503-20
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that the confidential correspondence dated May 2, 2006 by
Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property Matter (Warminster Well) be received
and that staff be authorized to proceed accordingly.
Carried.
c) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter.
Motion No. C060503-21
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the confidential correspondence dated April 27, 2006
presented by Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter (Appleby) be
received with regrets.
Carried.
16. BY-LAWS:
a) By-Law No. 2006-043 A By-law to change the zoning on the lands within
Concessions 10 and 11, Part of Lots 17 and 18 (Oro),
Township of Oro-Medonte (Sponagle).
Motion No. C060503-22
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that a By-law to change the zoning on the lands within
Concessions 10 and 11, Part of Lots 17 and 18 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte
(Sponagle) be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-
law No. 2006-043.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-043 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 No. 2006-045 A By-Law to Enter into a Water Service Connection
Agreement between The Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte and Mr. Michael Kearns.
Motion No. C060503-23
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that a By-Law to Enter into a Water Service Connection
Agreement between The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and Mr.
Michael Kearns be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered
By-law No. 2006-045.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-045 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
17. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW NO. 2006-041.
Motion No. C060503-24
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 be introduced and read a first and second
time and numbered By-law No. 2006-041.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2006-041 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
18. QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council unanimously consented to change the start time of the regular
Committee of the Whole meeting on June 28, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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19. ADJOURNMENT
Motion No. c060503-25
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 8:10 p.m.
Carried.
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