08 14 2002 COW Minutes TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, August 14, 2002 @ 9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Present:
Deputy Mayor Walter Dickie
Councillor Don Bell
Councillor Ralph Hough
Councillor Paul Marshall
Councillor Harry Hughes
Councillor Ruth Fountain
Regrets:
Mayor J. Neil Craig
Staff Present:
Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk, Chris
Carter, Recreation Coordinator, Andria Leigh, Township
Planner, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, Paul
Eenhoorn, Fire Chief, Paul Gravelle, Treasurer, Keith
Mathieson, Director of Engineering and Environmental Services.
Also Present: Jerry Graham, Tony Spence, Judy Spence, Jack Haggerty, lan
Phibbs, Soren Skafte, Steffie Steinke, Carolyn Davis, Joe Boudreau, Brian Niddery,
George Syme, Shell Dobson-Tegg, Nicole Belanger-Billye, Gabriele Robinson,
Kathy Lewis, Garry Lewis, Mary Rooney, Chris Picken, Tami Picken, Lise Hansen,
Rick Dory, Kelly Dory, Mait Munro, Chantal Hoffman, Karen McLellan, Anne
Doucette, Heather Hughes, Jeanette Marten, Dave Baxter, Norm Savill, William J.
Stokes, Ruth C. Stokes, Wanda Sallows, Gord Martyn, Fran Martyn, Ernie Dryden,
Wayne Gorecki, Dawn Gorecki, Doreena Munro, Linda Gilbert, Joe Gilbert, Sheila
Smith, Carlton Waddling, Mary Waddling, Elizabeth Pearce, Lorraine Anderson,
Jean Buckingham, Bruce Buckingham, Dianne Betty, Tom Betty, Paul Davis, Kelly
Dory, Kasia Niddery, Ken Moncada, Terrie Moncada, M. Tenszen, Packet and
Times.
In the absence of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Walter Dickie assumed the chair.
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Motion No. CW - 1
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of
Wednesday, August 14, 2002 be received and adopted with the following additions:
cost of $11,500.00 for the playground equipment at Pod's Lane and Alpine Way be
approved; and that the Site Plan per Appendix 6 & 7 of Report No. PR2002-11 be
approved; and that the Design and Equipment of the Playground be approved and
that Little Tikes provide the Playground Equipment; and that the Road
Superintendent be authorized to proceed with the necessary drainage works for the
project; and that the Recreation Coordinator initiates the process to determine the
needs for the greater Horseshoe Valley Community.
Councillor Hough requested a recorded vote.
Councillor Bell
Deputy Mayor Walter Dickie
Councillor Fountain
Councillor Hough
Councillor Hughes
Councillor Marshall
Mayor Craig
Nay
Yea
Yea
Yea
Pecuniary Interest
Yea
Absent
Carried.
d)
Report No. PR2002-09, Chris Carter, Recreation Coordinator, re: Request
for reduction in Rental Fees at the Oro-Medonte Recreation Centre by
Guthrie Public School and W.R. Best Public School for School Reunions.
Councillor Hughes left Council Chambers and refrained from any discussion or
voting on this item.
Motion No. CW - 37
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Bell
It is recommended that Report No. PR2002-09, Chris Carter, Recreation
Coordinator, dated August 14, 2002 re: Request for reduction in Rental Fees at the
Oro-Medonte Recreation Centre by Guthrie Public School and the W.R. Best Public
School for School Reunions be received and adopted; and that Council waives the
"Rental Fee" of $500. for both volunteer committees of Guthrie Public School
and W.R. Best Public School; and that Council allows the serving of alcoholic
beverages by Guthrie Public School Reunion Committee on the lower level of the
Arena and exempts them from Section I (1.1) of the Township of
Oro-Medonte Alcohol Risk Management Policy; and that Guthrie Public School
Reunion Committee and W.R. Best Public School Reunion Committee be advised of
Council's decision accordingly.
Carried.
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e) Councillor Fountain re: Update - Chippewa Tri-Council and Government of
Canada claim re: Coldwater Narrows Reserve.
Motion No. CW- 38
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that the News Release dated August 9, 2002 and the verbal
information provided by Councilor R. Fountain re: the Chippewa Tri-Council and
Government of Canada negotiations with respect to the Coldwater Narrows Reserve
be received.
Carried.
f)
Councillor Hough re: Update - Severn Sound Environmental Association
Activity Report.
Motion No. CW - 39
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that the verbal update given by Councillor R. Hough re: Severn
Sound Environmental Association Implementation Office Activity report and the
update on Provincial funding for the Healthy Futures Program be received.
Carried.
7. PUBLIC WORKS
a)
Report No. PWS2002-09, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, dated
August 13, 2002 re: Ditching Project and Culvert Replacement on Tudhope
Boulevard.
Motion No. CW -40
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that the motion regarding PSW2002-09, J. Ball, Public Works
Superintendent re: Tudhope Works Superintendent re: Tudhope Boulevard
Ditching Project and Culvert Replacement be deferred.
Carried.
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Motion No. CW -41
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended that Report PWS2002-09, Jerry Ball, Public Works
Superintendent, dated August 13, 2002 re: Ditching Project and Culvert
Replacement on Tudhope Boulevard be received and adopted; and that the culvert
and end walls on the property of Mr. & Mrs. Kennedy at 130 Tudhope Blvd. remain
as previously installed; and that the Public Works Superintendent advise Mr. & Mrs.
Kennedy accordingly.
Deferred.
8. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
a)
Report No. ES2002-045, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services, dated August 14, 2002 re: Subdivision agreement
1091402 Ontario Ltd. (Former Sinton) Part Lot 35, Conc. 1, E.P.R. (Oro) Part
E ½ and Part W ½ Lot 36, Conc. 1 E.P.R. (Oro) part of road allowance
between Lot 35 and 36, Concession 1, E.P.R. (Oro) as closed by By-law No.
491, No. Lt 420998 being parts I & 2 51R-29242.
Motion No. CW- 42
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended that Report No. ES2002-45, Keith Mathieson, Director of
Engineering and Environmental Services dated August 7, 2002 re: Subdivision
agreement 1091402 Ontario Ltd. (Former Sinton) Part Lot 35, Conc. 1, E.P.R. (Oro)
Part E ½ and Part W ½ Lot 36, Conc. I E.P.R. (Oro) part of road allowance between
Lot 35 and 36, Concession 1, E.P.R. (Oro) as closed by By-law No. 491, No. Lt
420998 being parts 1 & 2 51R-29242 be received and adopted; and that the
Township of Oro-Medonte enter into a subdivision agreement with 1091402 Ontario
Ltd; and that the Clerk prepare a by-law to enter into a subdivision agreement with
1091402 Ontario Ltd. for Council's consideration.
Carried.
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b)
Report No. ES2002-44, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services, dated August 6, 2002 re: Edgar Subdivision,
Ministry File #43T-93016.
Motion No. CW - 43
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Bell
It is recommended that Report No. ES2002-44, Keith Mathieson, Director of
Engineering and Environmental Services dated August 6, 2002 re: Edgar
Subdivision, Ministry File #43T-93016 be received and adopted; and that the
Township of Oro-Medonte support Bestpro Corporation's request to the MOEE to
reword draft plan condition #9 in the subdivision agreement to read;
9(a)
that the subdivision agreement contains the appropriate caution that
groundwater may contain aesthetically elevated levels of iron and/or
manganese, which may require the use of in-home treatment systems to
reduce these parameters to levels below applicable aesthetic drinking water
standards. The Municipality concurs with the utilization of in-home treatment
systems.
9(b)
that the subdivision agreement contains a requirement that all agreements of
purchase and sale entered into by the subdivider contain the appropriate
caution. That groundwater may contain aesthetically elevated levels of iron
and/or manganese, which may require the use of in-home treatment systems
to reduce these parameters to levels below applicable aesthetic drinking
water standards, to the satisfaction of the Ministry of the Environment and
Energy.
Carried.
c)
Report No. PD2002-31, Todd Weatherell, Planning Department, dated
August 6, 2002 re: Proposed Parkland Dedication, Consent Applications B-
18/02 and B19/02, Concession 9, N Part of Lot 15 (Medonte).
Motion No. CW- 44
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended that Report No. PD2002-31, Todd Weatherell, Planning
Department, dated August 6, 2002 re: Proposed Parkland Dedication. Consent
Applications B-18/02 and B-19/02, Concession 9, N Part of Lot 15 (Medonte) be
received and adopted; and that Council not accept the 3.28 hectares identified in
Consent Applications B-18/02 and B19/02 as a parkland dedication; and that the
applicant be so advised.
Carried.
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d)
Report No. ES2002-43, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and
environmental Services, dated July 31, 2002 re: Request for a by-law to
control the use of pesticides on private property.
Motion No. CW - 45 (Amendment)
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that the motion re: Report No. ES2002-43, Keith Mathieson,
Director of Engineering and Environmental Services dated July 31, 2002 be
amended to read "on private property at this time".
Defeated.
Motion No. CW- 46
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended that Report No. ES2002-43, Keith Mathieson, Director of
Engineering and Environmental Services, dated July 31,2002 re: Request for a by-
law to control the use of pesticides on private property be received and adopted;
and; that the Township of Oro-Medonte does not consider passing a by-law banning
the use of pesticides on private property; and that Mr. Comrie, Mr. Bushett and Mr.
& Mrs. Bucik be notified of Council's decision.
Carried.
e)
Report No. ES2002-046, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services, dated August 6, 2002 re: Tender for Upgrading
Municipal Pump House.
Motion No. CW- 47
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended that Report No. ES2002-46, Keith Mathieson, Director of
Engineering and Environmental Services, dated August 9, 2002 re: Tender for
Upgrading to Municipal Pump House be received and adopted; and that the tender
to upgrade the Municipal pump house be awarded to Midland Mechanical in the
amount of $224,611.42; and that the Township apply to OSTAR for additional
funding for the installation of the Mag meters and the well leveling devices; and that
the contractors be notified of Council's decision.
Carried.
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9. COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Nil.
10. ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE:
Nil.
11. ADDENDUM:
Items have been incorporated in the minutes.
12. IN-CAMERA:
Motion No. CW- 48
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Bell
It is recommended that we do now go In-Camera at 3:15 p.m. to discuss a
personnel and property matter.
Motion No. CW- 49
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Hough
Carried.
It is recommended that we do now Rise and Report from In-Camera at 3:50 p.m.
Carried.
a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO re: Personnel Matter Withdrawn.
b) Report No. PD2002-30, Andria Leigh, Township Planner re: Property Matter.
Motion No. CW - 50
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended that In Camera Report No. PD2002-30 dated August 6, 2002 and
Report PD 2001-44 dated November 20, 2001, Andria Leigh, Township Planner, re:
Proposed Road Access - Hamilton, Concession3, of W. Part of Lot 12 & 13
(Medonte) be received and adopted; and that the applicant proceed with the
appropriate Site Plan Control application; and that the Holding Provisions be
removed from the property once the appropriate Site Plan Agreement
is executed by Council and registered on title.
Carried.
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c)
13. ADJOURNMENT
Motion No. CW - 51
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Hough
We do now adjourn at 3:52 p.m.
Councillor Marshall - Property Matter (Oro African Church) - discussion.
Carried.
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Dep~y Mayor Walter Dickie
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