04 11 2001 COW Minutes
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 11, 2001 ~ 9:00 a.m.
Robinson Roo,!!
Present:
Deputy Mayor Neil Craig
Councillor Walter Dickie
Councillor Paul Marshall
Councillor Harry Hughes
Councillor Ruth Fountain
Absent:
Mayor Ian Beard
Councillor Hough
Staff Present:
Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO; Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk;
Andria Leigh, Township Planner; Jerry Ball, Public Works
Superintendent; Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief; Joe Casey,
Deputy Fire Chief; Paul Gravelle, Treasurer; Kim Allen,
Facilities Manager; Keith Mathieson, Director of
Engineering and Environmental Services; Ron Kolbe,
Director of Building/Planning
Also Present:
Mike Tenszen (Packet & Times newspaper), Walter
Connell (EZ Rock), Nick McDonald (The Planning
Partnership), Craig Laing (Ministry of Natural
Resources), Stephanie Saunders
Deputy Mayor Craig chaired the meeting and called the meeting to order at 9:07
a.m.
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF: - "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT"
3. RECEIPT OF ACCOUNTS:
a) Statement of Accounts for the month of March, 2001.
4. DEPUTATIONS:
a) 9:05 a.m.
Stephanie Saunders, rei Waiver of Development Fee.
b) 9:20 a.m.
Craig Laing, Ministry of Natural Resources, rei Licensing of Pits
and Quarries;
AND
Nick McDonald, The Planning Partnership, discussion rei
Aggregate Extraction Policy.
c) 10:00 a.m.
Nick McDonald, The Planning Partnership, rei Official Plan
Review.
Motion No. CW-6
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Fountain
It is recommended that the resolution from the Regional Municipality of Durham rei
Amendments and New Applications for Pits and Quarries stating "THAT the Ontario
Ministry of Natural Resources be requested to amend their current practices of
notification to Area and Regional municipalities with respect to amendments or new
applications for Pit or Quarry licenses" and "THAT all municipalities within 3
kilometers of any application that affects residents be notified in writing with an
explanation of the extent of the applications when they are submitted", be received
and that Council for the Township of Oro-Medonte does support this resolution.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-7
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that the correspondence from the Orillia Community
Development Corporation re: "Charting Our Future" be received.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-8
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that the resolution from the City of Weiland rei Ontario
Association of Fire Chiefs, stating that "the City of Weiland supports the strategies
and recommendations of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, petitioning the
Provincial Government to initiate an adequately funded Provincial Fire Service
Program" and that "this resolution requesting the Provincial Government to
implement the financial strategies put forth by the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs
in its 2001 Provincial Budget Recommendations be circulated to all Ontario
municipalities for support and endorsement", be received and that the Council of the
Township of Oro-Medonte does support this resolution.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-9 (As Amended)
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that the correspondence from the Barrie Passenger Rail
Advisory Committee rei Passenger Rail Service to Barrie and Surrounding Areas
Study be received and that Council support the initiative, and further, that the
Township of Oro-Medonte commit $1,000.00 toward funding of the study.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-10
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Hughes
It is recommended that the correspondence from Haven of Rest Counseling rei
Road Conditions, Line 11 be received and referred to staff for a report.
Carried.
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Motion No. CW-11
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Fountain
It is recommended that the correspondence from the Ministry of Citizenship rei
Community Action Awards, 2001 be received and referred to the Recognition
Committee.
Motion No. CW-12
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Fountain
Carried.
It is recommended that the correspondence from the Ministry of Citizenship re:
Seniors' Month be received and referred to the Recognition Committee.
Motion No. CW-13
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Hughes
Carried.
It is recommended that the correspondence from the LCBO rei LCBO Agency Store
Program for the Craighurst community be received.
Motion No. CW-14
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Fountain
Carried.
It is recommended that Report No. ADM2001-22 by Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, rei
Economic Development Strategy be deferred pending further information.
Motion No. CW-15
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Fountain
Carried.
It is recommended that Report No. ADM2001-21 by Paul Gravelle, Treasurer, re:
Tax Ratio - Multi-Residential be deferred for further information.
Motion No. CW-16
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Fountain
Carried.
It is recommended that the Grants/Donations amounts agreed upon by Committee
of the Whole be received and adopted:
Coldwater Music Festival
Coldwater & District Agricultural Society
Oro Agricultural Society
Oro Station Hall (Private)
Oro Horticultural Society
Oro-Medonte Community Police
Rugby Community Hall (Private)
Simcoe County Farm Festival
Soil & Crop
Telecare Orillia Distress Centre
$ 25.00
$ 200.00
$ 500.00 + use of Twsp. garage
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Deferred
$1,000.00
$ 500.00
$ 60.00
$ 50.00
Carried.
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Motion No. CW-17
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that the 2001 Operating, Capital and Reserves budgets are
hereby adopted, and further that the appropriate by-law be brought forward for
Council consideration.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-18
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Fountain
It is recommended that Fire Report No. 2001-06 by Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief, rei
Monthly Fire Report for February, 2001 be received.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-19
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that the information presented by Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief and
Joe Casey, Deputy Fire Chief rei ATV be received and that Council approve the
expense.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-20
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that Report No. BD2000-5 by Ron Kolbe, Director of
Building/Planning, rei Building Permits Report, January, February and March, 2001
be received.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-21
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that Report No. BD2001-6, Ron Kolbe, Director of
Building/Planning, rei Disposal of 1994 Ford Pick-Up and 1980 Ford Water Truck be
received and the sealed bids be opened and the highest bid be accepted, if
appropriate for each vehicle as listed.
Carried.
List of submitted Bids:
1994 Ford F150 Pick-Up
1980 Ford F800 Water Truck
Rawson's Garage Ltd.
Rawson's Garage Ltd.
$1,953.00
$1,553.00
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Motion No. CW-22
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that the report by Councillor Hughes rei the Water & Rural Land
Use Symposium and the Economic Development Symposium in Midhurst held on
March 29, 2001 be received.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-23
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Fountain
It is recommended that the information presented by Councillor Hughes re: the Oro
Minor Hockey League be received and that the recommendations of the
Recognition Committee for recognition be approved, and that representation from
Council attend the Hockey Banquet on May 5, 2001.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-24
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that Report No. ES2001-14 by Keith Mathieson, Director of
Engineering and Environmental Services, rei Proclamation "Pitch-In Canada Week",
May 7-13, 2001 be received and adopted, and that Council does now proclaim that
the week of May 7-13,2001 be "Pitch-In Canada Week".
Carried.
Motion No. CW-25
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that Report No. PWS2001-07 by Jerry Ball, Public Works
Superintendent, rei Replacement of Fleet Vehicles be received and adopted, and
that the Public Works Superintendent be authorized to purchase four pick-up trucks
and one mid-size Malibu car from Jim Wilson Chev Olds at a total cost of
$23,195.50 per truck (licence not included) and $22,714.80 for the car (licence not
included).
Recorded Vote Requested by Councillor Dickie
Deputy Mayor Craig
Councillor Dickie
Councillor Fountain
Councillor Hough
Councillor Hughes
Councillor Marshall
Mayor Beard
Yea
Yea
Yea
Absent
Yea
Yea
Absent
Carried.
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Motion No. CW-26
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that Report No. PWS2001-06 by Jerry Ball, Public Works
Superintendent, rei Scoreboard Replacement for Arena and New Agreement be
received and adopted, and that the Township be authorized to enter into an
agreement with the Pepsi Bottling Group, and further that the appropriate by-law be
brought forward for Council consideration.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-27
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that Report No. PD2001-20 by Andria Leigh, Township Planner,
rei Proposed Amendment to Township Zoning By-law 97-95 be received and
adopted, and that the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 97-95 proceed to a
public meeting in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-28
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that Report No. PR2001-10 by Kim Allen, Facilities Manager, rei
Request by Y.M.CA for Rental of Memorial Park (further to Report No. PR2001-09)
be received, and that the appropriate by-law be brought forward for Council
consideration.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-29
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that the correspondence from the Nottawasaga Valley
Conservation Authority rei AD. Latornell Conservation Symposium, November 14-
16,2001 be received.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-30
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that we do now go In-Camera at 2:20 p.m.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-31
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that we do now Rise and Report from In-Camera at 2:50 p.m.
Carried.
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Motion No. CW-32
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that Confidential Report No. ADM2001-20 by Jennifer
Zieleniewski, CAO, rei Personnel Matter - Mechanic Dave Clissold be received and
adopted, and that Mr. Dave Clissold be offered the position of MechaniclWelder on
a full-time basis, effective April 2, 2001, and that full benefits be implemented, and
further that Payroll and the Union be notified accordingly.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-33
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that the correspondence dated April 4, 2001 rei Gold Mountain
Springs be received.
Carried.
Motion No. CW-34
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Marshall
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 3:15 p.m.
Carried.
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Deputy MaYO~i9
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