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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. Page 2 Council Meeting Minutes– May 3, 2006 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. Page 3 Council Meeting Minutes– May 3, 2006 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. Page 4 Council Meeting Minutes– May 3, 2006 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. Page 5 Council Meeting Minutes– May 3, 2006 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. Page 6 Council Meeting Minutes– May 3, 2006 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. Page 7 Council Meeting Minutes– May 3, 2006 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. Page 8 Council Meeting Minutes– May 3, 2006 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. Page 9 Council Meeting Minutes– May 3, 2006 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. Page 10 Council Meeting Minutes– May 3, 2006 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. Page 11 Council Meeting Minutes- May 3, 2006