02 25 2009 Council MinutesTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
2006 - 2010 COUNCIL
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Councillor Mel Coutanche
Councillor Terry Allison
Councillor Sandy Agnew
Councillor John Crawford
Councillor Dwight Evans
Regrets: Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
Staff Present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Doug Irwin, Director of
Corporate Services/Clerk; Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation
and Environmental Services; Andria Leigh, Director of
Development Services; Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk
Also Present: Bernal Livingston, Murray Livingston
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. C090225-1
Moved by Allison, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that the following items be added to the agenda for consideration:
11. REPORTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
a) Councillor Agnew, correspondence dated February, 2009 re: Comparison of
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) / Severn Sound
Environmental Association (SSEA) Services and Costs for Severn Sound
Watershed Area of Oro-Medonte.
17. IN-CAMERA ITEMS:
a) Councillor Agnew, re: Legal Matter.
Carried.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion No. C090225-2
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, February
25, 2009 be received and adopted, as amended, to withdraw Item 12b) Minutes
of Oro-Medonte Environmental Group Advisors, meeting held on February 19,
2009.
Carried.
5. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT"
Councillor Evans declared a conflict of interest on Item 12a), Minutes of
Committee of the Whole, meeting held February 18, 2009, Motion No.
CW090218-15, Report No. DS 2009-14, Andria Leigh, Director of Development
Services re: Zoning By-Law Amendment (Ian Johnstone), Part of Lot 22,
Concession 10 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte and Item 18e), By-Law No.
2009-028, A By-Law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands within
Part of Lot 22, Concession 10, Township of Oro-Medonte by placing a Holding (H)
provision to the lands (Johnstone) as he is a relative. Councillor Evans left the
room and did not participate in any discussion or vote on these items.
6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS OF COUNCIL:
a) Minutes of Council Meeting held on February 11, 2009.
Motion No. C090225-3
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Allison
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on February 11, 2009
be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
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7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
a) Glenn Melton, correspondence dated February 13, 2009, Letter of
Appreciation.
Motion No. C090225-4
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that Glenn Melton and the Transportation staff be recognized with
respect to the correspondence dated February 13, 2009 from Jeff Scott.
Carried.
b) Harold Daynard, correspondence received January 1, 2009, Letter of
Appreciation.
Motion No. C090225-5
Moved by Allison, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that Harold Daynard be recognized with respect to the
correspondence received January 1, 2009 from Nelson McKay.
Carried.
Council moved In-Camera. Please refer to Item 17.
8. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
None.
9. DEPUTATIONS:
None.
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10. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
a) Report No. TES 2009-04, Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation and
Environmental Services, re: Municipal Fleet Review.
Motion No. C090225-6
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. TES 2009-04, Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation and
Environmental Services, re: Municipal Fleet Review be received and adopted.
2. That three (3) full-size two wheel drive pick-ups be purchased for the
Transportation and Environmental Services Department.
3. That two (2) four cylinder compact SUVs be purchased for Development
Services.
4. That the 2001 Impala pool vehicle be sold and replaced with the Mazda
currently used by Corporate Services.
5. That the Township of Ora-Medonte fleet vehicle colour be changed from red
to white as new vehicles are purchased, with the exception of the Fire and
Emergency Services Department.
6. And Further That a subsequent report on the comprehensive fleet policy will
follow in the second quarter.
Carried.
b) Report No. DS 2009-10, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re:
Howard Bloom - 2008-ZBA-16, Part 1, RP 51 R-31716, East Part of Lot 13,
Concession 5, Township of Oro-Medonte (Oro) [Refer to Item 18g)].
Motion No. C090225-7
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Allison
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. DS 2009-10, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re:
Howard Bloom - 2008-ZBA-16, Part 1, RP 51 R-31716, East Part of Lot 13,
Concession 5, Township of Oro-Medonte (Oro) be received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2008-ZBA-16 for Howard Bloom,
Part 1, RP 51 R-31716, East Part of Lot 13, Concession 5, Township of Oro-
Medonte, (Former Township of Oro) on Schedule A12 on the Zoning By-law
97-95 (as amended) be amended for the Agricultural/Rural Exception 155
(A/RU*155) Zone to permit a "Single Detached Dwelling" and prohibit a
"Residential Care Home" be approved.
3. That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate By-law for Council's
consideration.
4. And Further That the applicant be notified of Council's decision.
Carried.
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11. REPORTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
a) Councillor Agnew, correspondence dated February, 2009 re: Comparison of
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) / Severn Sound
Environmental Association (SSEA) Services and Costs for Severn Sound
Watershed Area of Oro-Medonte.
Motion No. C090225-8
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated February, 2009 presented by
Councillor Agnew, re: Comparison of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
(NVCA) / Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) Services and Costs
for Severn Sound Watershed Area of Oro-Medonte be received.
Carried.
12. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a) Minutes of Committee of the Whole, meeting held February 18, 2009.
Motion No. C090225-9
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on
February 18, 2009 be received and further that the recommendations therein be
adopted with the exception of Motion No. CW090218-15, Report No. DS 2009-14,
Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services re: Zoning By-Law Amendment
(Ian Johnstone), Part of Lot 22, Concession 10 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte,
to be voted on separately.
Carried.
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Councillor Evans declared a conflict of interest on Item 12a), Minutes of
Committee of the Whole, meeting held February 18, 2009, Motion No.
CW090218-15, Report No. DS 2009-14, Andria Leigh, Director of Development
Services re: Zoning By-Law Amendment (Ian Johnstone), Part of Lot 22,
Concession 10 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte as he is a relative. Councillor
Evans left the room and did not participate in any discussion or vote on this item.
Motion Na C090225-10
Moved by Allison, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that
1. Report No. DS 2009-14, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services re:
Zoning By-Law Amendment (Ian Johnstone), Part of Lot 22, Concession 10
(Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte be received and adopted.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment for Ian Johnstone, Part of Lot 22,
Concession 10, Township of Oro-Medonte (Former Township of Oro) on
Schedule A10 on the Zoning By-law 97-95 (as amended) from
Agricultural/Rural (A/RU) Zone to Agricultural/Rural Hold (A/RU*H) Zone be
approved.
3. And Further That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate By-law for Council's
consideration.
Carried.
b) Minutes of Ora-Medonte Environmental Group Advisors, meeting held on
February 19, 2009 [to be distributed at the meeting].
This item was withdrawn.
13. CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority minutes, meeting held on January
9, 2009.
Staff Recommendation: Receipt.
Motion No. 0090225-11
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Allison
Be it resolved that the staff recommendations with respect to the items listed under
"Consent Agenda Correspondence" be adopted as printed:
a) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority minutes, meeting held on January
9, 2009.
Received.
Carried.
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14. COMMUNICATIONS:
a) Michael Coley, correspondence dated February 6, 2009 re: Unopened Road
Allowance, Line 2 North of Moonstone Road West.
Motion Na C090225-12
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated February 6, 2009 from Michael
Coley, re: Unopened Road Allowance, Line 2 North of Moonstone Road West be
received.
Carried.
15. NOTICE OF MOTIONS:
None.
16. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN:
None.
17. IN-CAMERA ITEMS:
Motion No. C090225-13
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Allison
Be it resolved that we do now go In-Camera at 7:06 p.m. to discuss a Legal
Matter.
Carried.
Motion No. C090225-14
Moved by Allison, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that we do now Rise and Report from In-Camera at 7:25 p.m.
Carried.
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Motion No. 0090225-15
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Allison
Be it resolved that the confidential verbal information presented by Councillor
Agnew re: Legal Matter (Bloom 2008-ZBA-16) be received.
Carried.
Motion No. 0090225-16
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that staff proceed as directed by Council to obtain a legal opinion
for Council's consideration.
Defeated.
18. BY-LAWS:
a) By-Law No. 2009-022 A By-Law to provide for the restricting and regulating
of parking, standing and stopping on highways or
parts of highways under the jurisdiction of The
Corporation of The Township of Oro-Medonte, and to
repeal By-law Nos. 95-85, 99-073, 2008-063.
Motion No. 0090225-17
Moved by Allison, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that a By-Law to provide for the restricting and regulating of
parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the
jurisdiction of The Corporation of The Township of Oro-Medonte, and to repeal
By-law Nos. 95-85, 99-073, 2008-063 be introduced and read a first and second
time and numbered By-Law No. 2009-022.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2009-022 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. 2009-023 A By-Law to Regulate and Prohibit the Sale and
Setting Off of Fireworks and to Repeal By-Law No.
2005-135.
Motion No. C090225-18
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that a By-Law to Regulate and Prohibit the Sale and Setting Off of
Fireworks and to Repeal By-Law No. 2005-135 be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-Law No. 2009-023.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2009-023 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
c) By-Law No. 2009-024 A By-Law for Prohibiting or Regulating Within the
Municipality of the Township of Oro-Medonte the
Making of Noises Likely to Disturb the Inhabitants of
the said Township and to Repeal By-Law Nos. 97-82
and 98-90, 2005-136.
Motion No. C090225-19
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Allison
Be it resolved that a By-Law for Prohibiting or Regulating Within the Municipality
of the Township of Oro-Medonte the Making of Noises Likely to Disturb the
Inhabitants of the said Township and to Repeal By-Law Nos. 97-82 and 98-90,
2005-136 be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law
No. 2009-024.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2009-024 be read a third time and finally passed, as amended
to remove "97-82 and 98-90" in the title of the by-law, be engrossed by the Clerk,
signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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d) By-Law No. 2009-025 A By-Law to Establish Regulations with respect to
Municipal Parkland, and Municipally Owned Lands
used for Recreational Purposes within the Township
of Oro-Medonte and to Repeal By-law No. 2004-085.
Motion No. C090225-20
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that a By-Law to Establish Regulations with respect to Municipal
Parkland, and Municipally Owned Lands used for Recreational Purposes within
the Township of Oro-Medonte and to Repeal By-law No. 2004-085 be introduced
and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 2009-025.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2009-025 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
e) By-Law No. 2009-028 A By-Law to amend the zoning provisions which apply
to lands within Part of Lot 22, Concession 10,
Township of Oro-Medonte by placing a Holding (H)
provision to the lands (Johnstone).
Councillor Evans declared a conflict of interest on Item 18e), By-Law No. 2009-
028, A By-Law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands within Part of
Lot 22, Concession 10, Township of Oro-Medonte by placing a Holding (H)
provision to the lands (Johnstone) as he is a relative. Councillor Evans left the
room and did not participate in any discussion or vote on this item.
Motion No. C090225-21
Moved by Allison, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that a By-Law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands
within Part of Lot 22, Concession 10, Township of Oro-Medonte by placing a
Holding (H) provision to the lands (Johnstone) be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-Law No. 2009-028.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2009-028 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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f) By-Law No. 2009-029 A By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement
between the Township or Oro-Medonte and Jeff and
Susan Waring to allow for two dwellings and to repeal
By-law No. 2008-132.
Motion No. C090225-22
Moved by Agnew, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between
the Township or Oro-Medonte and Jeff and Susan Waring to allow for two
dwellings and to repeal By-law No. 2008-132 be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-Law No. 2009-029.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2009-029 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
g) By-Law No. 2009-030 A By-Law to amend the zoning provisions which apply
to lands within Part 1, RP 51 R-31716, East Part of
Lot 13, Concession 5, Former Township of Oro, now
in the Township of Oro-Medonte, (2008-ZBA-16).
Motion No. C090225-23
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Allison
Be it resolved that a By-Law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands
within Part 1, RP 51 R-31716, East Part of Lot 13, Concession 5, Former
Township of Oro, now in the Township of Oro-Medonte, (2008-ZBA-16) be
introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 2009-030.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2009-030 be read a third time and finally passed, as amended
to replace "A13" with "A12" in Section 1 and to insert, "4. That By-Law No. 2003-
077 is hereby repealed", be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the
Mayor.
Carried.
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19. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW NO. 2009-027
Motion No. C090225-24
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Agnew
Be it resolved that a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-Law No. 2009-027.
Carried.
That By-Law No. 2009-027 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
22. ADJOURNMENT
Motion No. C090225-25
Moved by Allison, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 8:36 p.m.
Carried.
Mayor, H.S. Hughes Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin
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