06 12 2002 COW Minutes TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 12, 2002 @ 9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Present:
Regrets:
Staff Present:
Also Present:
Mayor J. Neil Craig
Deputy Mayor Walter Dickie
Councillor Don Bell
Councillor Paul Marshall
Councillor Harry Hughes
Councillor Ruth Fountain
Councillor Ralph Hough
Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, Marilyn Pennycook, Chris Carter,
Recreation Coordinator, Ron Kolbe, Director of
Building/Planning, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent,
Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief.
Tim Crawford, Bev Parcells, Jani te Nyenhuis, Judith Carson,
Reg Carson, Holly Levinter, Joline Dennis, C. Picken, Mary
Rooney, Linda Northcott, Rick Dory, Jack Pearce, Norm Savill,
John Wough, Jack Haggerty.
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Motion No. CW - 1
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Fountain
It is recommended that the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of
Wednesday, June 12, 2002 be received and adopted with the following additions:
5. CORRESPONDENCE
h) Correspondence re: Proposed Park at Pods Lane and Alpine Way in
Horseshoe Highlands from:
;> Norman Savill
> Jack Pearce
;> Jack Haggerty
i) Correspondence from Lisa Chambers re: request for basketball net for Crc
Station Playground.
12. IN -CAMERA
a) Councillor Hughes, discussion re: Legal Matter
Carried.
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF: - "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT"
Councillor Hughes declared a pecuniary interest regarding agenda items 5 (h), 6 (a)
and 6 (g) re: Proposed Park at Pods Lane and Alpine Way in Horseshoe Highlands
as his son lives in close proximity to the land under discussion. Councillor Hughes
refrained from any discussion or voting on these items.
3. RECEIPT OF ACCOUNTS:
a) Statement of Accounts for the month of May, 2002.
Motion No. OW - 2
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that the Statement of Account for the month of May, 2002
totaling $824,376.43 be received.
Carried.
4. DEPUTATIONS:
a) Mr. Tim Crawford, re: Official Plan
Motion No. OW - 3
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Fountain
It is recommended that information presented by Tim Crawford re: Official Plan be
received and referred to staff for inclusion in the Official Plan Review.
Carried.
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b)
Staff Sgt. L.J. (Len) Hassberger, Detachment Commander, Barrie
Detachment, Ontario Provincial Police re: 2002 Business Plan and Quarterly
Statistics.
Motion No. CW - 4
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that information presented by Staff Sgt. L.J. (Len) Hassberger,
Detachment Commander, Barrie Detachment, Ontario Provincial Police re: 2002
Business Plan and Quarterly Statistics be received.
Carried.
5. CORRESPONDENCE:
a)
Correspondence from Reverend Mr. Mark B. Stagg, Dated June 3, 2002 re:
Condolences on the passing of Mayor Beard.
Motion No. CW - 5
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that correspondence from Reverend Mr. Mark B. Stagg, Dated
June 3, 2002 re: Condolences on the passing of Mayor Beard be received.
Carried.
b)
Correspondence from Dr. Evelyn Elsey, dated May 31,2002, re: Thank you
for support.
Motion No. CW - 6
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Fountain
It is recommended that that correspondence dated May 31,2002, re: Thank you for
support be received.
Carried.
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c)
Correspondence from Ms Esther Armchuk-Ball, Hackner Gignac Rice, dated
June 4, 2002 re: Bowes & Braden Application for Zoning By-law
Amendment. (File No. H34.523.001SW).
Motion No. CW -7
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Fountain
It is recommended that correspondence from Ms Esther Armchuk-Ball, Hackner
Gignac Rice, dated June 4, 2002 re: Bowes & Braden Application for Zoning By-law
Amendment. (File No. H34.523.001SW) be received.
Carried.
d)
Correspondence from Nick McDonald, Meridan Planning Consultants Inc.,
dated May 31,2002 re: Meeting of Aggregate Resources Management Plan
Working Group - Meeting Summary.
Motion No. CW - 8
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that correspondence from Nick McDonald, Meridan Planning
Consultants Inc., dated May 31,2002 re: Meeting of Aggregate Resources
Management Plan Working Group - Meeting Summary be received.
Carried.
e)
SCDSB Update 12 - Simcoe County District School Board Meeting
Highlights, dated May 22, 2002.
Motion No. CW -9
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that SCDSB Update 12 - Simcoe County District School Board
Meeting Highlights, dated May 22, 2002 be received.
Carried.
f)
Correspondence from Mr. & Mrs. Paul Franchetto, dated April 26, 2002 re:
Road Safety Issues.
Motion No. CW -10
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that Correspondence from Mr. & Mrs. Paul Franchetto, dated
April 26, 2002 re: Road Safety Issues be received.
Carried.
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g)
Correspondence from Judy Bolton re: Candidate for the Commemorative
Medal for the Queen's Golden Jubilee - Nominee Lindsay Morgan.
Motion No. CW - 11
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that correspondence from Judy Bolton re: Candidate for the
Commemorative Medal for the Queen's Golden Jubilee - Nominee - Lindsay
Morgan be received; and that Lindsay Morgan's name be submitted, by the
Township to the Recognition Committee for consideration.
Carried.
h) Correspondence re: Proposed Park at Pods Lane and Alpine Way in
Horseshoe Highlands from:
> Norman Savill
~ Jack Pearce
;> Jack Haggerty
Councillor Hughes refrained from any discussion or voting on this item.
Motion No. OW - 12
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Fountain
It is recommended that correspondence re: Proposed park at Pods Lane and Alpine
Way in Horseshoe Highlands from:
~ Norman Savill
~ Jack Pearce
Jack Haggerty
be received.
Correspondence received from Lisa Chambers re:
at the Oro Station Playground.
Carried.
request for basketball net
Motion No. CW - 13
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that correspondence received from Lisa Chambers re: request
for basket ball net at the Oro Station Playground be received and forwarded to staff
for a response.
Carried.
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6. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE:
a)
Minutes of Special Recreation Advisory Committee meeting dated Tuesday,
May 14, 2002.
Councillor Hughes refrained from any discussion or voting on this item.
Motion No. CW - 14
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that the Minutes of Special Recreation Advisory Committee
meeting dated Tuesday, May 14, 2002 be received.
Carried.
b)
Report ADM2002-19, Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Township of Oro-
Medonte Flag Etiquette Policies.
Motion No. CW - 15
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that Report No. ADM2002-19, Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO re:
Township of Oro-Medonte Flag Etiquette Policies be received and adopted and;
that the Township of Oro-Medonte implements the attached Flag Etiquette Policies
and Procedures and; that the Administration Department be responsible for the
lowering and raising of all Township Flags.
Carried.
c)
Report ADM2002-26, Harold Daynard, Manager of Information Technology,
re: Administration Building Photocopiers.
Motion No. CW - 16
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that Report No. ADM2002-26, Harold Daynard, Manager of
Information Technology, re: Administration Building Photocopiers be received and
adopted and; notwithstanding the provisions of the Purchasing and Tendering
Procedures By-law, for the reasons stated in this report, Council deems it beneficial
to enter into a lease agreement with Xerox rather than request proposals for
photocopier services and; that staff be authorized to enter into three year lease
agreement with Xerox listed in this report before the promotion ends on June 30,
2002.
Carried.
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d) Report No. ADM2002-25, Paul Gravelle, Treasurer, re: Insurance Proposals
Motion No. CW - 17
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that Report No. ADM2002-25, Paul Gravelle, Treasurer, re:
Insurance Proposals be received and adopted and; that the proposal for insurance
coverage for the period of July 1,2002 to June 30, 2003 at the quoted premium of
$136,028.74 (including taxes) from Jardine OME be accepted.
Carried.
e)
Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk re: Clean & Clear By-law - draft for discussion, to
be presented for final consideration on June 26, 2002.
Motion No, CW - 18
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Fountain
It is recommended that the draft by-law to authorize the Corporation of the Township
of Oro-Medonte to prohibit the throwing, placing or depositing of refuse or debris,
waste material or wastes on private property or municipal property be received for
discussion.
Carried.
f)
Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk, re: Regulate, License and Control Animals By-law
- draft for discussion, to be presented for final consideration on June 26,
2O02.
Motion No. CW - 19
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the draft by-law to regulate, license and control animals
within the Township of Oro-Medonte be received for discussion.
Carried.
Motion No. CW - 20
Moved by Hughes, seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that the correspondence from B. Parcells, dated June
11,2002 re: draft by-law to regulate license and control animals be received.
Carried.
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g)
Report No. PW2002-05, Chris Carter, Recreation Coordinator, re: Request
for Playground Equipment at Pod's Lane and Alpine Way.
Councillor Hughes refrained from any discussion or voting on this item.
Motion No. CW-21
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that Report No. PR2002-05, Chris Carter, Recreation
Coordinator, re: Request for Playground Equipment at Pods Lane and Alpine Way
be received and adopted and; that Staff proceed with the preparation of a site plan
and work program for Pod's Lane and Alpine Way, for the Recreation Advisory
Committee consideration, and; that Council authorize the partnership for 50 percent
funding commitment for the cost of the playground equipment at Pod's Lane and
Alpine Way and; that Council authorizes the Road Superintendent to proceed with
the necessary drainage works for the project and; that the Recreation Coordinator
initiate the process to determine the needs for the greater Horseshoe Valley
Community and; that all interested parties be advised of Council's decision.
Carried.
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PUBLIC WORKS:
a)
Report No. PWS2002-06, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent re: 24
Hours of Adrenalin Mountain Bike Festival - August 16, 17 and 18, 2002 -
Hardwood Hills.
Motion No. CW - 22
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Bell
It is recommended that Report No. 2002-06, Jerry Ball, Public Works
Superintendent, re: 24 Hours of Adrenalin Mountain Bike Festival - August 16, 17,
18, 2002 - Hardwood Hills be received and adopted and; that Council authorizes the
temporary closure of the 6th Line from Old Barrie Road North to Bass Lake Sideroad
from 8:00 am on Friday, August 16th to 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 18th and; that
Mr. Kevin McDonald, Event Manager of Trilife Sports International be notified
accordingly.
Carried.
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b)
Report BD2002-06, Ron Kolbe, Director of Building/Planning Development,
re: Building Report- May 2002.
Motion No. CW- 23
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that Report No. BD2002-06, Ron Kolbe, Director of
Building/Planning Development re: Building Report - May 2002 be received and
adopted.
Carried.
c)
Report No. PWS2002-07, Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, re:
Speed Reduction - Pine Ridge Trail in Horseshoe Valley.
Motion No. CW - 24
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Bell
It is recommended that Report No. PWS2002-07, Jerry Ball, Public Works
Superintendent, re: Speed Reduction - Pine Ridge Trail in Horseshoe Valley be
received and adopted as amended and; that the existing speed limit of 50 km/h for
Pine Ridge Trail remain unchanged, based on results from site reviews during the
winter and spring seasons and; that the Public Works Superintendent notifies the
Horseshoe Valley Property Owners Association accordingly.
Carried.
d)
Report No. BD2002-07, Ron Kolbe, Director of Building/Planning
Development re: Bill 124 Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, 2001
Motion No. CW- 25
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that Report No. BD2002-07, Ron Kolbe, Director of
Building/Planning Development re: Bill 124 Building Code Statute Law Amendment
Act, 2001 be received and adopted and;
1. That the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised that the Township
of Oro-Medonte Council is supportive of the enactment of Bill 124, however
Council supports the concerns expressed by AMO and that he be requested to
amend Bill 124 by:
a) Deleting Section 4.2, which would allow the principle of builder directed
registered code agencies;
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b) Deleting Subsection 8(2.1), which would require a chief building official to
issue a building permit, where the design has been certified by a registered
code agency, even if found not to comply with the Ontario Building code;
c) By amending Section 22 of Building Code Act to enable a Chief Building
Official to Maintain the same control over registered code agencies that he
currently has over building inspectors; and
d) By deleting Section 7.1, which would require every Municipal Council to
establish and enforce a code of conduct for the Chief Building Official and
inspectors, or by amending that section to provide for a uniform code of
conduct applicable to all participants in the building construction sector;
e) By Continuing dialogue with AMO in the same spirit as noted in the
Memorandum of Understanding signed with AMO on December 19, 2001;
f) That the Attorney General be urged to introduce for enactment Bill 10, "An
Act to Amend the Limitations Act", to limit the liability for building construction
participants to 10 years, to complement the intent of Bill 124.
That the Attorney General be urged to introduce for enactment Bill 10, "An Act to
Amend the Limitations Act", to limit the liability for building construction
participants to 10 years, to complement the intent of Bill 124.
That a copy of this report BD2002-07 be forwarded to area MPP Garfield
Dunlop, Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Minister's Parliamentary Assistant, Leaders of the Opposition, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario.
Carried.
Nil.
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Nil.
10.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE:
Nil.
11. ADDENDUM:
Items have been incorporated in the minutes.
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12. IN-CAMERA:
a) Councillor Hughes, discussion re: Legal Matter
Motion No. OW- 26
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Bell
It is recommended that we do now go In-Camera to discuss a Legal Matter at 12:12
pm.
Carried.
Motion No, CW- 27
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that we do now Rise and Report from In-Camera at 12:30 pm.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Motion No. CW - 28
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Bell
We do now adjourn at 12:35 pm,
Carried.
Carried.
Clerk, Maril~.~ P ¢
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