02 13 2008 Council MinutesTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
2006 - 2010 COUNCIL
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough
Councillor Mel Coutanche
Councillor Sandy Agnew
Councillor John Crawford
Councillor Dwight Evans
Regrets: Councillor Terry Allison
TIME: ?:09 p.m.
Staff Present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Doug Irwin, Clerk;
Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Services; Jerry
Ball, Public Works Superintendent; Tamara Obee, Human
Resources Officer; Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk
Also Present: Andy McNiven, Neil McNiven, John Hare, Rob Rattray, Tiziano
Zaghi, Tara Woodward, Donna Hewitt, Carol Benedetti, Patti
Phillips, Wendy Chretien, Lisa Groves
1. & 2. Mayor H.S. Hughes assumed the chair and called the meeting to order,
followed by a moment of contemplation.
3. NOTICE OF ADDITIONS
Motion No. 0080213-1
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that the following items be added to the agenda for consideration:
None.
Carried.
4, ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion No. COII0213-2
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, February
13, 2008 be received and adopted.
Carried.
5. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGT"
None declared.
6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS OF COUNCIL:
a) Minutes of Special Council Meeting of January 21, 2008.
Motion No. CO$0213-3
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on January
21, 2008 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
b) Minutes of Council Meeting of January 23, 2008.
Motion No. C080213-4
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Evans
Be it resalved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on January 23, 2008
be adopted as printed and circulated.
Garried.
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c) Minutes of Special Council Meeting of February 6, 2008.
Motion No. C08tl213-5
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on February 6,
2008 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
7. RECC}GNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
None.
8. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
a) Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-Law, 2008-ZBA-01, North Part of Lat 3,
Concession $, 2943 Line 7 North (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte (McNiven)
[Refer to Items 10b) and 18a).
Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough called the public meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. and
explained the public meeting has been called under the authority of the Planning Act,
Section 34, R.S.O. 1990 c.P.13, to obtain public comment with respect to a proposed
Amendment to the Zoning By-law, Application 2008-ZBA-01 (McNiven), Part of Lot 3,
Concession 8, (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte. The municipal address for the
subject property is 2943 Line 7 North.
Notice of the Public Meeting was mailed to landowners within 120m (400 feet) of the
specified site on January 24, 2008 and posted on a sign an the subject property on
January 24, 2008.
The following correspondence was received at the meeting: Nottawasaga Valley
Conservation Authority dated February 12, 2008; Gargano Development Corp. dated
February 12, 2008.
Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning Services explained the purpose and
effect of the proposed amendment.
The following public members offered verbal comments with respect to the proposed
amendment: John Hare.
No additional deputations to Council will be permitted with respect to the proposed
amendment.
A digital recording of the meeting is available for review at the Township
Administration Centre, 148 Line 7 South.
There being no further comments or questions, the meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
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9. DEPUTATIONS:
a) Wendy Chretien, Executive Director, Ontario's Lake Country, re: Pre-Budget,
2007 Activities, 2008 Vision and Goals.
Correspondence was presented to members of Council and staff.
Motion No. C080213-6
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that the correspondence and verbal information presented by
Wendy Chretien, Executive Director, Ontario's Lake Country, re: Pre-Budget,
2007 Activities, 2008 Vision and Goals be received and referred to the 2008
budget deliberations.
Carried.
b) Carol Benedetti, Administrative Co-ordinator, Oro-Medonte Chamber of
Commerce, re: Business Plan and 2008 Budget.
Correspondence dated February 13, 2008 was presented to members of Council
and staff.
Motion No. C080213-7
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated February 13, 2008 and verbal
information presented by Carol Benedetti, Co-ordinator, Ora-Medonte Chamber
of Commerce, re: Business Plan and 2008 Budget be received and referred to the
2008 budget deliberations.
Carried.
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10. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
a} Report No. PW 2008-2, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re: Line 10
Structure Rehabilitation [Refer to Item 18g}.
Motion No. C080213-8
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. PW 2008-2, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re: Line 10
Structure Rehabilitation be received and adopted, as amended, to revise the
amount to $389,000 accordingly.
2. And Further That Council confirms that the structure located on Line 10
between Ridge Road and Lakeshore Road is the highest priority capital
project within the Township of Oro-Medonte.
Carried.
b} Report No. BP 2008-11, Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning
Services, re: Zoning By-law Amendment 2008-ZBA-01 (Neil McNiven), N. Pt.
of Lot 3, Can. 8, 2943 Line 7 North [Refer to Item 18a}.
Motion No. C080213-9
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. BP 2008-11, Bruce Hoppe, Director of Building and Planning
Services, re: Zoning By-law Amendment 2008-ZBA-01 (Neil McNiven), N. Pt.
of Lot 3, Gon. 8, 2943 Line 7 North be received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2008-ZBA-01 for Neil McNiven,
that would rezone the lands describe as North Part of Lot 3, Concession 8
(Farmer Oro) on schedule A17 on the Zoning By-law 97-95 (as amended)
from Rural Residential Two (RUR2) Zone to Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone,
and Agricultural/Rural (A/RU} Zone to Rural Residential Two (RUR2) Zone be
approved.
3. And Further That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate By-law for Council's
consideration.
Carried.
11. REPORTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
None.
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12. REP{~RTS OF COMMITTEES:
a) Planning Advisory Committee minutes, meeting held on January 28, 2008.
Motion No. G080213-10
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting
held on January 28, 2008 be received.
Carried.
Motion No. CO$t}213-11
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that
1. Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications 2005-OPA-04 and
2005-ZBA-27, Part of Lot 25, Concession 10, (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte
that would serve to redesignate the subject lands from "Rural" and
"Environmental Protection Twa Overlay" to "Shoreline" on Schedule A of the
Official Plan, and rezone lands from AgriculturallRural (A/RU) to Shoreline
Residential (SR) Zone on Schedule A5 of Zoning By-law 97-95, be approved.
2. And Further That the Zoning By-law be subject to a Holding (H} Zone, removal
of which shall only be done after an appropriate Site Plan Agreement has
been entered into regarding the preservation of trees, natural features and
timing of site development.
3. And Further that the Clerk bring forward the appropriate by-law for Council's
consideration.
Carried.
b) Committee of the Whole minutes, meeting held on February 6, 2008.
Motion No. C080213-12
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on
February 6, 2008 be received and further that the recommendations therein be
adopted.
Carried.
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c) Oro-Medonte Environmental Group Advisors (OMEGA) minutes, meeting held on
January 17, 2008.
Motion No. C084213-13
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Oro-Medonte Environmental Group Advisors
(OMEGA) meeting held on January 17, 2008 be received.
Carried.
Motion No. C080213-1 ~
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that the terms of references for the three (3) OMEGA Working Groups for
Growth Issues, Habitat, and Oro Moraine, as amended, as outlined in OMEGA-080117-3
be adopted, as amended by Council.
Carried.
Motion No. C08Q213-15
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that the following OMEGA working groups be established:
Pro osed Workin Grou Name Members
Susan Grant,
Growth Issues Ruth Fountain,
Andria Leigh,
Steve Cromwell,
Jim Woodford,
Jim Purnell,
Ave Parle.
Pro osed Workin Grou Name Members
Lynette Crawford-Mader,
Habitat Beverly Smith,
Kim Wand,
Doug Shelswell,
Allan Johnson,
Mer I Drake.
Pro osed Workin Grou Name Members
Jim Purnell,
Oro Moraine Margo Holt,
David Kennedy,
Jim Woodford,
John Bosomworth.
Carried.
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Motion No. C080213-1 fi
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that Pat Woodford be appointed as a Member of the OMEGA
Working Group for Oro Moraine.
Carried.
Motion No. C080213-17
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that OMEGA's request that funding in the amount of $25,000.00 be
allocated to the Ora-Medonte Environmental Group Advisors (OMEGA) for
environmental initiatives be received and referred to the 2008 budget
deliberations.
Carried.
13. CONSENT AGENDA:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission minutes, meeting held on
November 15, 2007.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
Shirley Evans, clo Ladies of the Lake, correspondence dated January 31 and
February 4, 2008 re: Sponsor Request.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt and Refer to 2008 Budget
Deliberations.
Lynn Dollin, Chair, South Georgian Bay, Lake Simcoe Source Protection
Committee, correspondence dated February 6, 2008 re: Notice of
Commencement Regarding the Source Water Protection Terms of
Reference.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
Barrie Public Library minutes, meetings held on November 22 and December
20, 2007.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
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13. CONSENT AGENDA: (Cont'd)
Motion No. C080213-18
Moved by Agnew, 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 Regional Airport Commission minutes, meeting held on
November 15, 2007.
Received.
b) Shirley Evans, c/o Ladies of the Lake, correspondence dated January 31 and
February 4, 2008 re: Sponsor Request.
Received and Referred to 2008 Budget Deliberations.
c} Lynn Dollin, Chair, South Georgian Bay, Lake Simcoe Source Protection
Committee, correspondence dated February 6, 2008 re: Notice of
Commencement Regarding the Source Water Protection Terms of
Reference.
Received.
d} Barrie Public Library minutes, meetings held on November 22 and December
20, 2007.
Received.
Carried.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
a) Lou Brandes, Associate Director, Superintendent Facility Services, Simcoe
County District School Board, correspondence dated January 29, 2008 re:
Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) Representation.
Motion No. C080213-19
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the motion with respect to the correspondence dated January
29, 2008 from Lou Brandes, Associate Director, Superintendent Facility Services,
Simcoe County District School Board, re: Accommodation Review Committee
(ARC) Representation be deferred.
Carried.
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Motion No. C080213-20
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that
1. The correspondence dated January 29, 2008 from Lou Brandes, Associate
Director, Superintendent Facility Services, Simeae County District School
Board, re: Accommodation Review Gommittee (ARC) Representation be
received.
2. That be appointed to represent the municipal
interests of the Township of Oro-Medonte for the Accommodation Review
Area A Committee (Orillia District Collegiate Vocational Institute, Park Street
Collegiate, Twin Lakes Secondary School).
3. That be appointed to represent the municipal
interests of the Township of Oro-Medonte for the Accommodation Review
Area B Committee {Elmvale District High School, Midland Secondary School,
Penetanguishene Secondary School, Stayner Collegiate Institute,
Collingwood Collegiate Institute).
4. That be appointed to represent the business
interests of the Township of Oro-Medonte for the Accommodation Review
Area A Committee (Orillia District Collegiate Vocational Institute, Park Street
Gollegiate, Twin Lakes Secondary School).
5. That be appointed to represent the business
interests of the Township of Oro-Medonte for the Accommodation Review
Area B Committee (Elmvale District High School, Midland Secondary School,
Penetanguishene Secondary School, Stayner Collegiate Institute,
Collingwood Collegiate Institute).
6. And Further That the Simcoe County District School Board be advised of
Council's decision.
Deferred.
b) Sharon Goerke, Deputy Clerk, Township of Severn, correspondence dated
February 8, 2008 re: Ontario's Lake Country.
Motion No. C080213-21
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that
1. The correspondence dated February 8, 2008 from Sharon Goerke, Deputy
Clerk, Township of Severn, re: Ontario's Lake Country be received.
2. That, in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Common Interest
Committee, the Township of Severn's request to invite Ontario's Lake Country
to the Common Interest Committee, be approved.
3. And Further That the Township of Severn be advised of Council's decision.
Garried.
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15. NOTICE OF MOTIONS:
None.
16. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN:
None.
17. IN-CAMERA ITEMS:
Motion No. C080213-22
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that we do now go In-Camera at 9:32 p.m. to discuss Personnel
and legal Matters.
Carried.
Motion No. CO$0213-23
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that we do now Rise and Report from In-Camera at 10:22 p.m.
Carried.
a) Robin Dunn, CAO, re: Personnel Matter (Collective Agreement).
Motion No. C080213-24
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that the confidential verbal information presented by Robin Dunn,
CAO, re: Personnel Matter (Collective Agreement) be received; and further that
the CAO be authorized to proceed as directed by Council.
Carried.
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b) Robin Dunn, CAO, re: Legal Matter (Alford).
Motion No. CO$0213-25
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that the confidential correspondence dated February 4, 2008 from
Oatley, Vigmond and confidential correspondence dated February 13, 2008 from
Scott Cowden, Director of Fire and Emergency Services and presented by Robin
Dunn, CAO, re: Legal Matter (Alford) be received.
Carried.
c) Robin Dunn, CAO, re: legal Matter (Health and Safety Audit).
This item was withdrawn.
d) Rabin Dunn, CAO, re: Legal Matter (Morris).
Motion No. C080213-26
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that the confidential correspondence dated February 1, 2008 from
Oatley, Vigmond and presented by Robin Dunn, CAO, re: Legal Matter (Morris)
be received.
Carried.
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18. BY-Lp-WS:
a) By-Law No. 2008-020 A By-Law to Amend the Zoning Provisions Which
Apply to Lands Within North Part of Lot 3,
Concession 8 (Oro), 2943 Line 7 North, Township of
Oro-Medonte, (2008-ZBA-01 McNiven).
Motion No. C080213-2?
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that a By-Law to Amend the Zoning Provisions Which Apply to
Lands Within North Part of Lot 3, Concession $ (Oro), 2943 Line 7 North,
Township of Oro-Medonte, (200&ZBA-01 McNiven) be introduced and read a first
and second time and numbered By-Law No. 2008-020.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 200&020 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
b) By-Law No. 2008-021 Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of an
Agreement Between the Township of Oro-Medonte
and Gord Rankin to Allow for Temporary Residency
in a Trailer.
Motion No. C080213-2$
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement Between
the Township of Oro-Medonte and Gord Rankin to Allow for Temporary
Residency in a Trailer be introduced and read a first and second time and
numbered By-Law No. 2008-021.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2008-021 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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c) By-Law No. 2008-022 A By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Site Plan Control
Agreement between The Corporation of the Township of
Oro-Medonte and Robert Langford Butler described as
lands as follows: Part of Lot 15 on the Bay, Plan 1 Oro;
Park of water Lot 15 in front of Lot 15 south side Davis
Street on the Bay, Plan 1 Oro, Parts 1, 2 Plan 51 814996;
TMl 801374003; Sfl' 801374003, Being all of PIN 5$554-
0010 (LT), 67 Barrie Terrace, Roll # 4346-010-006-00800,
Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe.
Motion No. C080213-29
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Site Plan Control Agreement
between The Corporation of the Township of Ora-Medonte and Robert Langford Butler
described as lands as follows: Part of Lot 15 on the Bay, Plan 1 Oro; Part of water Lot 15
in front of Lot 15 south side Davis Street on the Bay, Plan 1 Oro, Parts 1, 2 Plan
51814996; T/W 801374003; S/T 801374003, Being all of PIN 58554-0010 (LT), 67
Barrie Terrace, Roll # 4346-010-006-00800, Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe
be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 2008-022.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2008-022 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the
Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
d) By-Law No. 2008-004 Being a By-Law to Remove the Holding Symbol Applying to
Lands Located at 67 Barrie Terrace, Part of Lot 15 on the Bay,
Plan 1 Oro; Part of Water Lot 15 in Front of Lot 15 South Side
Davis Street on the Bay, Plan 1 Oro, Parts 1, 2 Plan
51814996; T1W 801374003; S1T 801374003, Being all of
PIN 58554-0010 (LT), Roll # 4346-010-006-00800 (Butler).
Motion No, C080213-30
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that a By-Law to Remove the Holding Symbol Applying to Lands Located
at 67 Barrie Terrace, Part of Lot 15 on the Bay, Plan 1 Oro; Part of Water Lot 15 in Front
of Lot 15 South Side Davis Street on the Bay, Plan 1 Oro, Parts 1, 2 Plan 51814996;
T/W 801374003; S!T 801374003, Being all of PIN 58554-0010 (LT), Roll # 4346-010-
006-00800 (Butler) be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-
Law No. 2008-004.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2008-004 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. 2008-023 A By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 2007-074, A By-Law
to Provide for Permit Parking on Highways and Other
Designated Areas within the Township of Oro-
Medonte.
Motion No. C080213-31
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 2007-074, A By-Law to
Provide for Permit Parking on Highways and Other Designated Areas within the
Township of Oro-Medonte be introduced and read a first and second time and
numbered By-Law No. 2008-023.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2008-023 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
f) By-Law No. 2008-024 Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of an
Agreement Between the Township of Oro-Medonte
and Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada as
Represented by The Minister of Natural Resources.
Motion No. C080213-32
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement Between
the Township of Oro-Medonte and Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada as
Represented by The Minister of Natural Resources be introduced and read a first
and second time and numbered By-Law No. 2008-024.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2008-024 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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g) By-Law No. 2008-025 A By-Law to Authorize the Submission of an
Application to the Ontario Infrastructure Projects
Corporation (OIPC) far Funding from the Municipal
Infrastructure Investment Initiative for a New Eligible
Gapital Project of The Corporation of the Township of
Oro-Medonte and to Approve the Expenditure of
Funds on Said Eligible Gapital Project.
Motion No. C080213-33
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that a By-Law to Authorize the Submission of an Application to the
Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation (OIPC) for Funding from the Municipal
Infrastructure Investment Initiative for a New Eligible Capital Project of The
Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and to Approve the Expenditure of
Funds on Said Eligible Capital Project be introduced and read a first and second
time and numbered By-Law No. 2008-025.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2008-025 be read a third time and finally passed, as amended,
to revise the amount to $389,000 accordingly, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed
and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
19. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW NO. 2008-016
Motion No. C080213-34
Moved by Haugh, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-Law No. 2008-016.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2008-016 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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20. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC C<_ARIFYING AN AGENDA ITEM
21. ANNOUNCEMENTS
22. ADJOURNMENT
Motion No. C080213-35
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 10:31 p.m.
Carried.
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Mayor, H.S. Hughes
Clerk, J. Dou~ias Irwin
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