01 28 2009 Council Minutes4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion No. C090128-2
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, January
28, 2009 be received and adopted, as amended, to withdraw Item 10e) Robin
Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Township of Oro-Medonte, 2009 Draft
Budget.
Carried.
5. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT"
None declared.
6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS OF COUNCIL:
a) Minutes of Council Meeting of January 14, 2009.
Motion No. C090128-3
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on January 14, 2009
be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
None.
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8. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
a) Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-Law, 2008-ZBA-15, Part of Lot 10,
Concession 12 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, (Robertson).
Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough called the public meeting to order at 7:07 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-15
(Robertson), Part of Lot 10, Concession 12, located west of Line 14 North on the
north side of Old Barrie Road, (formerly within the Township of Oro), Township of
Oro-Medonte.
Notice of the Public Meeting was mailed to landowners within 120m (400 feet) of
the specified site on January 8, 2009 and posted on a sign on the subject
property on the same date.
The following correspondence was received at the meeting: Simcoe County
District School Board dated January 12, 2009.
Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, explained the purpose and effect
of the proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
The following public members offered verbal comments with respect to the
proposed amendment: None.
The Deputy Mayor advised that 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 7:13 p.m.
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b) Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-Law, 2008-ZBA-16, Part 1, RP 51R-
31716, East Part of Lot 13, Concession 5 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte,
(Bloom).
Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough called the public meeting to order at 7:14 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-16 (Bloom),
East Part of Lot 13, Part 1, Reference Plan 51 R-31716, Concession 5, located on
the west side of Line 5 North (formerly within the Township of Oro), Township of
Oro-Medonte.
Notice of the Public Meeting was mailed to landowners within 120m (400 feet) of
the specified site on January 8, 2009 and posted on a sign on the subject
property on the same date.
The following correspondence was received at the meeting: Simcoe County
District School Board dated January 12, 2009; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority dated January 15, 2009.
Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, explained the purpose and effect
of the proposed amendment. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
The following public members offered verbal comments with respect to the
proposed amendment: Howard Bloom, Donna Van Der Heyden, Murray
Livingston, Ernie Cumming, Charlie Chadwick.
The Deputy Mayor advised that 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 7:39 p.m.
9. DEPUTATIONS:
None.
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10. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
a) Report No. DS 2009-07, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re:
Site Plan Agreement and Removal of Hold 2008-SPA-15 (Melissa Lenna
Elliott) West Part of Lot 26, Concession 9, Being Part 3, on Plan 51 R-36216,
Being all of PIN 74032-0222 (LT), 47 Springhome Road East [Refer to Items
18d) and e)].
Motion No. 0090128-4
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. DS 2009-07, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re:
Site Plan Agreement and Removal of Hold 2008-SPA-15 (Melissa Lenna
Elliott) West Part of Lot 26, Concession 9, Being Part 3, on Plan 51 R-36216,
Being all of PIN 74032-0222 (LT), 47 Springhome Road East be received and
adopted.
2. That the Township of Oro-Medonte enter into a Site Plan Agreement with
Melissa Lenna Elliott to permit a single detached dwelling at 47 Springhome
Road.
3. That the Clerk prepare a By-law for Council's consideration to enter into a
Site Plan Agreement with Melissa Lenna Elliott.
4. That the Clerk prepare a By-law for Council's consideration to remove the
Holding Symbol from lands described as 47 Springhome Road, West Part of
Lot 26, Concession 9, Being Part 3, on Plan 51 R-36216, Being all of PIN
74032-0222 (LT).
5. And Further That the owner be notified of Council's decision.
Carried.
b) Report No. DS 2009-01, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re:
Deeming By-law Application, Andrew Damrell, 225 and 227 Lakeshore Road
West, Lots 12 and 13, Plan 807 [Refer to Item 18f)].
Motion No. 0090128-5
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. DS 2009-01, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re:
Deeming By-law Application, Andrew Damrell, 225 and 227 Lakeshore Road
West, Lots 12 and 13, Plan 807 be received and adopted.
2. That the request to deem Lots 12 and 13, Plan 807 be approved.
3. That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate by-law for Council's
consideration.
4. And Further That the owner be notified of Council's decision.
Carried.
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c) Report No. FD 2009-01, Scott Cowden, Director of Fire & Emergency
Services, re: Boat-based Ice Water Rescue Service [from January 21, 2009
meeting].
Motion No. C090128-6
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that Report No. FD 2009-01, Scott Cowden, Director of Fire &
Emergency Services, re: Boat-based Ice Water Rescue Service be deferred to
the February 4, 2009 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Carried.
d) Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, Verbal, re: Office
Reconfiguration.
Motion No. 0090128-7
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that
1. The verbal information presented by Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate
Services/Clerk, re: Office Reconfiguration be received.
2. That staff be authorized to proceed with remainder of the office upgrades.
3. That the costs associated with the remaining office upgrades be funded from
the Working Fund.
4. That the provisions of the Township's Purchasing By-law No. 2004-112 be
waived.
5. And Further That staff be advised accordingly.
Carried.
e) Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Township of Oro-Medonte, 2009
Draft Budget.
This item was withdrawn.
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f) Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer, re: OGRA/ROMA Delegation
Summary.
Motion No. C090128-8
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that
1. The verbal information presented by Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative
Officer, re: OGRA/ROMA Delegation Summary be received.
2. That Council endorses the Municipal Delegation Requests, identified by
Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer, to the respective Ministers for the
Ontario Good Roads Association / Rural Ontario Municipal Association
(OGRA/ROMA) Conference on February 23 and 24, 2009.
3. And Further That staff proceed accordingly.
Carried.
11. REPORTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
a) Mayor H.S. Hughes, correspondence dated January 20, 2009 from Michelle
Francis, Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, re: Resolution, Bradford By-
Pass; Regional Municipality of York and the County of Simcoe.
Motion No. C090128-9
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that
1. The correspondence dated January 20, 2009 from Michelle Francis, Town of
Bradford West Gwillimbury and verbal information presented by Mayor H.S.
Hughes, re: Resolution, Bradford By-Pass; Regional Municipality of York and
the County of Simcoe be received.
2. That the Township of Ora-Medonte supports the Town of Bradford West
Gwillimbury's request.
3. And Further That Garfield Dunlop, MPP Simcoe North, the Regional
Municipality of York, the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury and the County
of Simcoe be notified, under the Mayor's signature, of Council's decision.
Carried.
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b) Councillor Coutanche, re: (Wine 2 North Update.
Motion No. 0090128-10
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the verbal information presented by Councillor Coutanche re:
Line 2 North be received.
Carried.
12. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a) Minutes of Committee of the Whole, meeting held January 21, 2009.
Motion No. C090128-11
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on
January 21, 2009 be received and further that the recommendations therein be
adopted.
Carried.
b) Minutes of Recreation Technical Support Group, meeting held on January 21,
2009.
Motion No. C090128-12
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Recreation Technical Support Group
meeting held on January 21, 2009 be received.
Carried.
c) Minutes of Planning Advisory Committee, meeting held on January 26, 2009 [to
be distributed at the meeting].
Motion No. C090128-13
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting
held on January 26, 2009 be received.
Carried.
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Motion No, C090128-14
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that
Whereas the Planning Advisory Committee at its meeting of January 26, 2009
considered the following recommendation,
"It is recommended that
1. Report No. DS 2009-002, Steve Farquharson, Intermediate Planner, re:
Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, 2008-ZBA-10, 2008-
OPA-02, Lot 1, Concession 5 (Oro), Township of Ora-Medonte, South Side of
Horseshoe Valley Road and West of Line 4 (1198677 Ontario Ltd.) be received
and adopted.
2. That it is recommended to Council that Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications 2008-OPA-02 and 2008-ZBA-10, Lot 1, Concession 4,
(Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte that would serve to redesignate the subject
lands from "Horseshoe Valley - Medium Density" to "Horseshoe Valley- Low
Density Residential" on Schedule D of the Official Plan, and to rezone lands
from Agricultural/Rural Exception (A/RU*15) Zone to Residential One Exception
Hold (R1 *H) Zone on Schedule A15 of Zoning By-law 97-95, be approved."
And Whereas the recommendation was defeated by the Planning Advisory Committee as
documented by Motion No. PAC090126-3;
Now Therefore, Council endorses the Planning Advisory Committee recommendation to
defeat the aforementioned recommendation.
Defeated.
Motion No. C090128-15
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. DS 2009-002, Steve Farquharson, Intermediate Planner, re: Proposed
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, 2008-OPA-02, 2008-ZBA-10, Lot 1,
Concession 4 and 5 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, South Side of Horseshoe
Valley Road and West of Line 4 (1198677 Ontario Ltd.) be received and adopted.
2. That Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications 2008-OPA-02 and
2008-ZBA-10, Lot 1, Concession 4 and 5, (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte that
would serve to redesignate the subject lands from "Horseshoe Valley Medium
Density" to "Horseshoe Valley- Low Density Residential" on Schedule D of the
Official Plan, and to rezone lands from Agricultural/Rural Exception (A/RU*15) Zone
to Residential One Exception Hold (R1 *H) Zone on Schedule A15 of Zoning By-law
97-95, be approved.
3. That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate by-law for Council's consideration.
4. And Further That the applicant be advised of Council's decision.
Carried.
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d) Minutes of Site Plan Technical Support Group, meeting held on January 13, 2009.
Motion No. C090128-16
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Site Plan Technical Support Group
meeting held on January 13, 2009 be received.
Carried.
13. CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Lake Simcoe Regional Airport minutes, meeting held on November 20, 2008.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
b) Barrie Public Library minutes, meeting held on November 27, 2008.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
c) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority minutes, meeting held on
November 28, 2008.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
Motion No. C090128-17
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
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 minutes, meeting held on November 20, 2008.
Received.
b) Barrie Public Library minutes, meeting held on November 27, 2008.
Received.
c) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority minutes, meeting held on
November 28, 2008.
Received.
Carried.
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14. COMMUNICATIONS:
a) Tony Guergis, Warden, County of Simcoe, correspondence dated January,
2009 re: Request for Presentation to Council.
Motion No. C090128-18
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that
1. The correspondence dated January, 2009 from Tony Guergis, Warden,
County of Simcoe, re: Request for Presentation to Council be received.
2. And Further That staff liaise with the County of Simcoe to attend a future
Council meeting with respect to a presentation.
Carried.
15. NOTICE OF MOTIONS:
None.
16. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN:
None.
17. IN-CAMERA ITEMS:
Motion No. C090128-19
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that we do now go In-Camera at 8:50 p.m. to discuss Legal and
Personal Matters.
Carried.
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18. BY-LAWS:
a) By-Law No. 2009-004 A By-law to Deem Certain Plans of Subdivision or parts thereof
not to be Registered Plans of Subdivision within the meaning of
the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, and to
Establish a Drainage Easement in favour of the Township of
Oro-Medonte on Part 6, Plan 51 R-36227 (geographic Township
of Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe, and to
Permanently Close and Sell Part of the Road Allowance known
as the Deviation of Colborne Street (Part of PIN #58554-0013
(LT)), (geographic Township of Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte,
described as Parts 1, 3, 5 and 6, Plan 51 R-36227, and Part 3,
Plan 51 R-34654, Township of Ora-Medonte, County of Simcoe.
Motion No. C090128-23
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that a By-law to Deem Certain Plans of Subdivision or parts thereof not to be
Registered Plans of Subdivision within the meaning of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13,
as amended, and to Establish a Drainage Easement in favour of the Township of Oro-
Medonte on Part 6, Plan 51 R-36227 (geographic Township of Oro), Township of Oro-
Medonte, County of Simcoe, and to Permanently Close and Sell Part of the Road Allowance
known as the Deviation of Colborne Street (Part of PIN #58554-0013 (LT)), (geographic
Township of Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, described as Parts 1, 3, 5 and 6, Plan 51 R-
36227, and Part 3, Plan 51 R-34654, Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe be
introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 2009-004.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2009-004 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the
Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
b) By-Law No. 2009-009 By-law to Require the Issuance of an Annual Moving Permit for
Oversized Equipment or Machinery upon Township of Oro-
Medonte Road Allowances and to Repeal By-law No. 2005-060.
Motion No. C090128-24
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that a By-law to Require the Issuance of an Annual Moving Permit for
Oversized Equipment or Machinery upon Township of Oro-Medonte Road Allowances and to
Repeal By-law No. 2005-060 be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered
By-Law No. 2009-009.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2009-009 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. 2009-010 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. 2008-169.
Motion No. C090128-25
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Evans
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. 2008-169 be introduced and read a
first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 2009-010.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2009-010 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
d) by-Law No. 2009-011 A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Site Plan
Control Agreement between The Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte and Melissa Lenna Elliott
described as lands as follows: West Part of Lot 26,
Concession 9, Being Part 3, on Plan 51 R-36216,
Being all of PIN 74032-0222 (LT), 47 Springhome
Road East Township of Oro-Medonte, County of
Simcoe.
Motion No. C090128-26
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Hough
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
Melissa Lenna Elliott described as lands as follows: West Part of Lot 26,
Concession 9, Being Part 3, on Plan 51 R-36216, Being all of PIN 74032-0222
(LT), 47 Springhome Road East Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe be
introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 2009-011.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2009-011 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. 2009-012 Being a By-law to remove the Holding symbol
applying to lands located at West Part of Lot 26,
Concession 9, Being Part 3, on Plan 51 R-36216,
Being all of PIN 74032-0222 (LT), 47 Springhome
Road East (Elliott).
Motion No. C090128-27
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that a By-law to remove the Holding symbol applying to lands
located at West Part of Lot 26, Concession 9, Being Part 3, on Plan 51 R-36216,
Being all of PIN 74032-0222 (LT), 47 Springhome Road East (Elliott) be
introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 2009-012.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2009-012 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
f) By-Law No. 2009-013 Being a By-law to Deem Certain Plans of Subdivision
or Parts Thereof Not to be Registered Plans of
Subdivision Within the Meaning of the Planning Act
R.S.O. 1990 c.P. 13, As Amended.
Motion No. C090128-28
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that a By-law to Deem Certain Plans of Subdivision or Parts
Thereof Not to be Registered Plans of Subdivision Within the Meaning of the
Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 c.P. 13, as Amended, be introduced and read a first
and second time and numbered By-Law No. 2009-013.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2009-013 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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19. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW NO. 2009-008
Motion No. C090128-29
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 be introduced and read a first and second
time and numbered By-Law No. 2009-008.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2009-008 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
20. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC CLARIFYING AN AGENDA ITEM
21. ANNOUNCEMENTS
22. ADJOURNMENT
Motion No. C090128-30
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 10:10 p.m.
'Mayor, H.S. Hughes
Cerk, J. Douglas Irwin
Carried.
Carried.
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