12 10 2008 Council MinutesTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COUNCIL. MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 TIME: ?:00 p.m.
2006 - 2010 COUNCIL.
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Deputy Mayor Ralph Haugh
Councillor Mel Cautanche
Councillor Terry Allison
Councillor Sandy Agnew
Councillor John Crawford
Councillor Dwight Evans
Staff Present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Daug Irwin, Director of
Corporate Services/Clerk; Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation
and Community Services, Lisa McNiven, Manager of
Engineering and Environmental Services; Tamara Obee, Humor
Resources Officer; Janette Teeter; Deputy Clerk
Also Present: Ted Duncan
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. C081210-1
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that the following items be added to the agenda for consideration:
10. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL. OFFICERS:
e) Tamara Obee, Human Resources Officer, memorandum correspondence
dated December 10, 2008 re: Retirement of Director, Engineering &
Environmental Services -Special Projects.
17. IN-CAMERA ITEMS:
c) Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Personnel Matter (Staffing
Update).
d) Councillor Agnew, re: Legal Matter (Craighurst).
e) Deputy Mayor Hough, re: Legal Matter (Ossum).
Carried.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion No. CO$1210-2
Moved by Allison, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, December
10, 2008 be received and adapted, as amended, to withdraw Item 10d), Report
No. FD 2008-21, Scott Cowden, Director of Fire & Emergency Services re:
Proposal to Change Fees for Selected Emergency Services.
Carried.
5. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT"
None declared.
6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS OF GOUNCI~:
a} Minutes of Council Meeting of November 26, 2008.
Motion No. CO$1210-3
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on November 26,
2008 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
~. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
None.
8. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
None.
9. DEPUTATIONS:
None.
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10. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL C?FFICERS:
a) Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and Community Services, verbal
update, re: Oro-Medonte Minor Sports Association.
Council consented to allow Ted Duncan to speak on this matter.
Motion No. C081210-4
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Allison
Be it resolved that the verbal information presented by Shawn Binns, Director of
Recreation and Community Services, re: Oro-Medonte Minor Sports Association
be received.
Carried.
b) Report No. RC 2008-31, Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and
Community Services re: Recreation and Community Services Fees and
Charges Review.
Motion No. C081210-5
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. RC 2008-31, Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and
Community Services re: Recreation and Community Services Fees and
Charges Review be received and adopted.
2. That the fees for rental of the Ian Beard Community Room be established at
$14.00 per hour effective March 1, 2009.
3. That staff report back to Council in the first quarter of 2009 with respect to the
proposed fee structure for ice rentals by minor sports groups.
4. And Further That the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council's
consideration.
Carried.
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c) Report No. TES 2008-12, Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation and
Environmental Services re: Water Rate Structure -Change from Flat Rate to
Consumption Based.
Motion No. C081210-6
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that the motion with respect to Report No. TES 2008-12, Jerry Ball,
Director of Transportation and Environmental Services re: Water Rate Structure -
Change from Flat Rate to Consumption Based be deferred far further information.
Carried.
Motion No. C081210-?
Moved by Allison, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. TES 2008-12, Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation and
Environmental Services re: Water Rate Structure -Change from Flat Rate to
Consumption Based be received and adopted.
2. That the rate structure for municipal water systems be changed from flat rate
to consumption based with a charge of $1.65 per cubic meter (m3) and an
annual infrastructure renewal fee of $200.00, effective April 1, 2009.
3. That homeowners on municipal water who do not allow access to their homes
for the purpose of the installation or repair of water meters will, after three
notices, be charged an annual flat rate of $1,200.00, effective April 1, 2009.
4. And Further That the Clerk be authorized to prepare a By-law to reflect the
changes to the water rates.
Deferred.
d) Report No. FD 2008-21, Scott Cowden, Director of Fire & Emergency
Services re: Proposal to Change Fees for Selected Emergency Services.
This item was withdrawn.
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e) Tamara Obee, Human Resources Officer, memorandum correspondence dated
December 10, 2008 re: Retirement of Director, Engineering & Environmental
Services -Special Projects.
Motion No. C081210-8
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that
1. The memorandum correspondence dated December 10, 2008 and verbal
information presented by Tamara Obee, Human Resources Officer, re:
Retirement of Director, Engineering & Environmental Services -Special Projects
be received and adopted.
2. That Council fund up to $1,300 for the retirement celebration of the Director,
Engineering & Environmental Services -Special Projects from the 2009 budget.
3. And Further That staff be authorized to proceed accordingly.
Carried.
11. REPORTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
a) Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Oro-Medonte Environmental Group Advisors (OMEGA)
Membership.
Motion No. C081210-9
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that
1. The verbal information presented by Mayor N.S. Hughes, re: Oro-Medonte
Environmental Group Advisors (OMEGA) Membership be received.
2. And Whereas various public representatives have not been in attendance at the
last three (3) consecutive meetings of OMEGA and have not provided notice to
the Township of non-availability far these meetings, scheduled on April 17, June
19 and September 18, 2008.
3. Now Therefore the following public representatives: Don Hanney, Allan Johnson,
Jacinta McNairn and Avery Parle; are deemed to have resigned their
appointment to OMEGA due to non-attendance and lack of notification.
4. These resignations in no way affect the individuals' ability to continue to
participate on any OMEGA Working Group to which they have been appointed by
resolution of Council.
5. These individuals may still attend OMEGA meetings as members of the public
and will be afforded the same rights and privileges as such, but shall not have the
rights and privileges of the public representatives appointed to OMEGA.
6. Should any of these individuals wish to have Council re-consider their
appointment to OMEGA, the individual must request the same in writing.
7. And Further That the individuals who are deemed to have resigned their
appointment to OMEGA, due to non-attendance and lack of notification, be
advised in writing by the Co-Chairpersons of OMEGA.
Carried.
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12. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a) Minutes of Committee of the Whole, meeting held December 3, 2008.
Motion No. 0081210-10
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Nough
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held an
December 3, 2008 be received and further that the recommendations therein be
adopted.
Carried.
b) Minutes of Site Plan Control Technical Support Group, meeting held on December 3,
2008.
Motion No. 0081 21 0-1 1
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Site Plan Control Technical Support Group
meeting held on December 3, 2008 be received.
Carried.
13. CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, minutes of meeting held on
November 14, 2008; board highlights of meeting held on November 28, 2008.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
b) Orval Hutchinson, President, Oro Agricultural Society, correspondence dated
November 23, 2008 re: Letter of Appreciation.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
c) Christie Cadotte, Physician Recruitment Co-ordinator, Barrie Area Physician
Recruitment, correspondence dated November 28, 2008 re: Financial Support
Request.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt and Refer to 2009 Budget Deliberations.
d) Springwater Library Board, minutes of meeting held on October 21, 2008.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
e} Brian Smith, Director of Information Technology, County of Simcoe,
correspondence dated December 1, 2008 re: Rural Connections Application.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
f) Ontario's Lake Country, minutes of meetings held on November 4 and 14, 2008.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
g) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, minutes of meeting held on October
17, 2008 and board highlights of meeting held on November 28, 2008.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
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13. CONSENT AGENDA: (Cont'd)
Motion No. CO$1210-12
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Cautanche
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 meeting held on
November 14, 2008; board highlights of meeting held on November 28, 2008.
Received.
b) Orval Hutchinson, President, Oro Agricultural Society, correspondence dated
November 23, 2008 re: Letter of Appreciation.
Received.
c) Christie Cadotte, Physician Recruitment Co-ordinator, Barrie Area Physician
Recruitment, correspondence dated November 28, 2008 re: Financial
Support Request.
Received and Referred to 2009 Budget Deliberations.
d) Springwater Library Board, minutes of meeting held on October 21, 2008.
Received.
e) Brian Smith, Director of Information Technology, County of Simcoe,
correspondence dated December 1, 2008 re: Rural Connections Application.
Received.
f) Ontario's Lake Country, minutes of meetings held on November 4 and 14,
2oa8.
Received.
g) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, minutes of meeting held on
October 17, 2008 and board highlights of meeting held on November 28,
2008.
Received.
Carried.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
None,
15. NOTICE OF MOTIONS:
None.
16. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN:
None.
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17. IN-CAMERA ITEMS:
Motion No. CO$1210-13
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that we do now go In-Camera at 7:51 p.m. to discuss Legal,
Property and Personnel Matters.
Carried.
Motion No. C081210-14
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that we do naw Rise and Report from In-Camera at 9:15 p.m.
Carried.
a) Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Legal Matter (Landfill Site).
Motion No. C081210-15
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that the confidential verbal information presented by Robin Dunn,
Chief Administrative Officer, re: legal Matter (landfill Site) be received.
Carried.
b) Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, re: Property Matter (Poplar
Crescent).
Motion No. C081210-16
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that Confidential Report No. ADM 2008-031, Doug Irwin, Director of
Corporate ServiceslClerk, re: Property Matter (Poplar Crescent) be deferred
pending additional information.
Carried.
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e) Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Personnel Matter (Staffing
Update).
Motion No. 0081210-17
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that the confidential verbal information presented by Robin Dunn,
Chief Administrative Officer, re: Personnel Matter (Staffing Update) be received.
Carried.
d) Councillor Agnew, re: Legal Matter (Craighurst).
Motion No. 0081210-18
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Allison
Be it resolved that the confidential verbal information presented by Councillor
Agnew, re: Legal Matter (Craighurst) be received.
Carried.
e) Deputy Mayor Hough, re: Legal Matter (Ossum).
Motion No. 0081210-19
Moved by Allison, Seconded by Goutanche
Be it resolved that the confidential verbal information presented by Deputy Mayor
Hough, re: Legal Matter (Ossum) be received.
Carried.
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18. BY-LAWS:
a} By-Law No. 2008-109 A By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council and
Committees/Technical Support Groups of Council in
the Township of Oro-Medonte and to Repeal By-law
No. 2007-136.
Motion No. 0081210.20
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that a By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council and
Committees/Technical Support Groups of Council in the Township of Oro-
Medonte and to Repeal By-law No. 2007-136 be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-Law No. 2008-109.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2008-109 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
b} By-Law No. 2008-162 Being a By-law to Remove the Holding Symbol
Applying to Lands Located in Draft Plan of
Subdivision 43T-91031, Part of Lots 2 and 3,
Concession 9 (Oro}; Township of Ora-Medonte.
Motion No. 0081210-21
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that a By-law to Remove the Holding Symbol Applying to Lands
Located in Draft Plan of Subdivision 43T-91031, Part of Lots 2 and 3, Concession
9 (Ora); Township of Oro-Medonte be introduced and read a first and second time
and numbered By-Law No. 2008-162.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2008-162 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-t_aw No. 2008-177 A By-law to Amend By-law No. 2007-021, being A
By-law to Appoint Representatives to Various
Committees/ Organizations and Technical Support
Groups and to Repeal By-Law No. 2007-110.
Motion No. C081210-22
Moved by Haugh, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that a By-law to Amend By-law No. 2007-021, being A By-law to
Appoint Representatives to Various Committees) Organizations and Technical
Support Groups and to Repeal By-Law No. 2007-110 be introduced and read a
first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 2008-177.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2008-177 be read a third time and finally passed, as amended,
to remove Don Hanney, Allan Johnson, Jacinto McNairn, Avery Parle on
Schedule A, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
19. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW NO. 2008-173
Motion No. C081210-23
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-Law No. 2008-173.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2008-173 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
20. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC CLARIFYING AN AGENDA ITEM
21. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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22. ADJOURNMENT
Madan Na. G081210-24
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 9:35 p.m.
Carried.
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