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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
2010 - 2014 COUNCIL
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough
Councillor Mel Coutanche
Councillor Kelly Meyer
Councillor Marty Lancaster
Councillor John Crawford
Councillor Dwight Evans
TIME: 9:01 a.m.
Staff Present: Paul Gravelle, Director of Finance/Treasurer/Deputy CAO; Doug
Irwin, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk; Andria Leigh, Director
of Development Services; Donna Hewitt, Director of Corporate
Strategic Initiatives; Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and
Community Services; Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation and
Environmental Services; Samah Othman, Executive
Assistant/Corporate Communications Specialist; Darcy Brooke-
Bisschop, Administrative Assistant.
Also Present: Susan Woods, Sandy Richmond, Geraldine Abraham, Melanie
Moore, Don Summerfield, Brian English.
1. CALL TO ORDER - PRIVATE PRAYER/MOMENT OF REFLECTION:
Mayor H.S. Hughes assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order followed by a
private prayer/moment of reflection.
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Motion No. C110406-1
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, April 6, 2011 be
received and adopted as amended to add:
11 a) Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Rezoning Matter.
Carried.
THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
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3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:
None declared.
4. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
Motion No. C110406-2
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 9:03 a.m. to discuss
• acquisition/disposition of land.
Carried.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
Motion No. C110406-3
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 9:54 a.m. and recess until 10:00 a.m. at which
time we shall Report on the Closed Session Item
4c) Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re: Acquisition/disposition of land
(Guthrie Lands).
Carried.
c) Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re: Acquisition/disposition of land
(Guthrie Lands).
The following staff were present: Paul Gravelle, Director of Finance/Treasurer/Deputy
CAO; Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk; Andria Leigh, Director of
Development Services; Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and Community Services.
Motion No. C110406-4
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved
1. That the confidential Memorandum dated April 6, 2011 and presented by Andria
Leigh, Director of Development Services and Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation
and Community Services, re: Acquisition/disposition of land (Guthrie Lands) be
received.
2. And That staff meet with the applicant to present the proposal outlined by Council
and report back accordingly.
Carried
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5. IDENTIFICATION FROM THE PUBLIC OF AN AGENDA ITEM OF INTEREST:
6. MINUTES OF COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES:
a) Minutes of the Council meeting held on March 23, 2011.
Motion No. C110406-5
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, March
23, 2011, be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
b) Minutes of the Special Council meeting held on March 30, 2011.
Motion No. C110406-6
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Special Council meeting held on March 30,
2011 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
c) Minutes of the Citizen/Senior of the Year Advisory Group meeting held on March 28,
2011.
Motion No. C110406-7
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Lancaster
Be it resolved-that the draft minutes of the Citizen/Senior of the Year Advisory Group
meeting held on March 28, 2011 be received.
Carried.
Motion No. C110406-8
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that if a Citizen/Senior of the Year recipient moves outside the Township
of Oro-Medonte, he/she is still eligible to attend future meetings as voted by the
Citizen/Senior of the Year Advisory Group.
Carried.
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Motion No. C110406-9
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved
1. That in recognition of the commitment and dedication of the Women's Institutes of
the Township of Oro-Medonte and their contribution to the community, Council
grants an exception to By-law No. 2011-029 to enable the nomination of the Oro-
Medonte's Women's Institutes as "Citizen of the Year".
2. That the Women's Institutes of the Township of Oro-Medonte be nominated as the
2011 Citizen of the Year as voted by the Citizen/Senior of the Year Advisory Group.
3. And That the Oro-Medonte Women's Institutes District representatives be advised of
Council's decision under the Mayor's signature.
Carried.
Motion No. C110406-10
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that the large Township plaque be engraved to recognize the Township of
Oro-Medonte Women's Institutes as the 2011 Citizen of the Year and that a certificate
be presented to one District representative for each Women's Institute at the Oro
World's Fair, for distribution to their members, as voted by the Citizen/Senior of the Year
Advisory Group.
Carried.
Motion No. C110406-11
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that that reporters from the North Simcoe Community Newspaper,
Springwater News and Orillia Packet & Times be notified of the Citizen/Senior of the
Year presentations in order that a photographer can be in attendance at the
presentations as voted by the Citizen/Senior of the Year Advisory Group.
Carried.
Motion No. C110406-12
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved
1. That Norine and Tom Hutchinson be nominated as the 2011 Senior of the Year as
voted by the Citizen/Senior of the Year Advisory Group.
2. That Norine and Tom Hutchinson be advised accordingly under the Mayor's
signature.
3. And That the Nomination be forwarded to Sophia Aggelonitis, Minister Responsible
for Seniors, for the 2011 Senior of the Year Award.
Carried.
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d) Minutes of the Oro-Medonte History Association meeting held on February 16, 2011.
Motion No. C110406-13
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Oro-Medonte History Association meeting held on
February 16, 2011 be received.
Carried.
7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
None.
8. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
None.
9. DEPUTATIONS:
None.
10. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
a) Report No. Fl 2011-10, Paul Gravelle, Director of Finance/Treasurer/Deputy CAO, re:
Statement of Accounts - February 28, 2011.
Motion No. C110406-14
Moved by Lancaster, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved
1. That Report No. Fl 2011-010, Paul Gravelle, Director of Finance/Treasurer/Deputy
CAO, re: Statement of Accounts - February 28, 2011 be received.
2. And That the accounts for the month of February 2011 totalling $1,094,614.62 be
received.
Carried.
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b) Report No. FI 2011-12, Paul Gravelle, Director of Finance/Treasurer/Deputy CAO, re:
Financial Plan - Water Systems.
Motion No. C110406-15
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved
1. That Report No. FI 2011-12, Paul Gravelle, Director of Finance/Treasurer/Deputy
CAO, re: Financial Plan - Water Systems be received and adopted.
2. That the financial plan for the municipality's drinking water systems be approved.
3. That the fees & charges by-law be amended as described in Report No. FI 2011-12.
4. That notice be provided to the users of the Township's drinking water systems in the
manner described in Report No. Fl 2011-12.
5. And That a copy of the financial plan be provided to the Ministry of Environment and
Ministry of Municipal Affairs, as stipulated in the pertinent legislation.
Carried.
c) Report No. DS 2011-008, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re: Official
Plan Amendment for Technical Severance Policies (Township of Oro-Medonte).
Motion No. C110406-16
Moved by Lancaster, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved
1. That Report DS 2011-008, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re:
Proposed Amendment for Technical Severance Policies be received and adopted.
2. And That Council authorizes Planning Staff to proceed with an Official Plan
Amendment Application to amend Section D2.3.2 of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Official Plan and hold the statutory Public Meeting required for this policy review.
Defeated.
Recorded Vote Requested by Councillor Crawford
Councillor Crawford
Nay
Councillor Coutanche
Nay
Councillor Evans
Nay
Deputy Mayor Hough
Nay
Councillor Lancaster
Yea
Councillor Meyer
Nay
Mayor H.S. Hughes
Nay
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d) Report No. DS 2011-012, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re: Zoning
By-law Amendment (Donald and Sherry Hubbert), Part of Lot 24 and Part of Lot 25,
Concession 9, RP 51 R-37798, Parts 1 and 3 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte [refer to
item 15d)].
Motion No. C110406-17
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved
1. That Report DS 2011-012, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re:
Zoning By-law Amendment (Donald and Sherry Hubbert), Part of Lot 24 and Part of
Lot 25, Concession 9, RP 51 R-37798, Parts 1 and 3 (Oro), Township of Oro-
Medonte be received and adopted.
2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application for Donald and Sherry Hubbert, Part
of Lot 24 and Part of Lot 25, Concession 9, Plan 51 R-37798, Parts 1 and 3 (Former
Township of Oro) Township of Oro-Medonte, on Schedule A5 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. That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate By-law for Council's consideration.
4. And That the applicants be advised of Council's decision under the Director of
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
e) Report No. DS 2011-013, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re: Draft Plan
of Subdivision, proposed red-lined revisions, Part of Lot 5, Concession 13 (Medonte),
File: 43T-90082, (2063334 Ontario Inc.).
Motion No. C110406-18
Moved by Lancaster, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved
1. That Report No. DS 2011-013, Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services, re:
Draft Plan of Subdivision, proposed red-lined revisions for Lots 27 to 29 and Block
73, Application 43T-90082 for 2063334 Ontario Inc., Part of Lot 5, Concession 13
(Medonte), Township of Oro-Medonte, be received and adopted.
2. That the revisions, being Lots 27, 28 and 29, for residential purposes, and Block 73,
for park purposes, within Plan of Subdivision 43T-90082, as indicated on Attachment
No.1 of Report No. DS 2011-013, be approved.
3. That the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval be amended to reflect the red-lined
revisions as contained in Attachment No. 1 of Report No. DS 2011-013.
4. And That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director of
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
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f) Memorandum dated April 6, 2011 from Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services,
re: Completion of Sound Monitoring for Hillway Line 12 Pit.
Council consented to allow Brian English, a member of the Liaison Committee, to speak
on the matter.
Motion No. C110406-19
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Lancaster
Be it resolved
1. That the Memorandum dated April 6, 2011 from Andria Leigh, Director of
Development Services, re: Completion of Sound Monitoring for Hillway Line 12 Pit
be received and adopted.
2. That the sound level monitoring at the Hillway Line 12 Pit be completed at this time
based on the sound monitoring annual results being in compliance with the Ministry
of Environment guidelines.
3. That the Township, in their submission to the Ministry of Natural Resources, confirm
the process should a complaint be received regarding noise, as well as the process
for further monitoring at that time.
4. And That Council's decision regarding the proposed completion of the sound level
monitoring be forwarded to Ministry of Natural Resources for their consideration
under the Director of Development Services' signature.
Carried.
g) Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and Community Services, re: Administration Office
Entrance Concept Plan.
Motion No. C110406-20
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that the correspondence presented by Shawn Binns, Director of
Recreation and Community Services, re: Administration Office Entrance Concept Plan
be received.
Carried.
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11. REPORTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
a) Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Rezoning Matter.
Motion No. C110406-21
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that the verbal information presented by Mayor H.S. Hughes and Andria
Leigh, Director of Development Services, re: Rezoning Matter be received; And That
staff proceed accordingly with a zoning amendment to the General Commercial (GC)
Zone.
Carried.
12. CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Announcements of Interest to the Public - None
b) Minutes of the Midland Public Library meeting held on February 10, 2011.
Staff Recommendation: Receive.
c) Minutes of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority meeting held on February
25, 2011 and highlights of meeting held on March 25, 2011.
Staff Recommendation: Receive.
d) Minutes of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meeting held on February 25,
2011 and highlights of meeting held on March 25, 2011.
Staff Recommendation: Receive.
Motion No. C110406-22
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved that the staff recommendations with respect to the items listed under
"Consent Agenda Correspondence" be adopted as printed:
a) Announcements of Interest to the Public- None.
b) Minutes of the Midland Public Library meeting held on February 10, 2011.
Received.
c) Minutes of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority meeting held on
February 25, 2011 and highlights of meeting held on March 25, 2011.
Received.
d) Minutes of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meeting held on February 25,
2011 and highlights of meeting held on March 25, 2011.
Received.
Carried.
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13. COMMUNICATIONS:
a) Correspondence dated March 7, 2011 from Sophia Aggelonitis, Minister Responsible for
Seniors, re: Senior of the Year Award.
Motion No. C110406-23
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated March 7, 2011 from Sophia Aggelonitis,
Minister Responsible for Seniors, re: Senior of the Year Award be received.
Carried.
b) Correspondence dated March 29, 2011 from Lynn Dollin, Chair of the South Georgian
Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Committee, re: "Impact Through Understanding"
Municipal Workshops, May 12, 2011, Georgian Downs, Innisfil, and May 13, 2011,
Highwayman Inn, Orillia.
Motion No. C110406-24
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved
1. That the correspondence dated March 29, 2011 from Lynn Dollin, Chair of the South
Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Committee, re: "Impact Through
Understanding" Municipal Workshops, May 12, 2011, Georgian Downs, Innisfil, and
May 13, 2011, Highwayman Inn, Orillia be received.
2. That Mayor H.S. Hughes, Deputy Mayor Hough and Councillors Evans, Crawford
and Meyer be authorized to attend the "Impact Through Understanding" Municipal
Workshops, May 13, 2011, Highwayman Inn, Orillia.
3. And That the CAD's Office arrange for registration and RSVP on behalf of the
attendees.
Carried.
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c) Correspondence dated March 15, 2011 from Tony Katarynych, Chair, Orillia & Area
Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee, re: Appointment to Orillia & Area
Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee.
Motion No. C110406-25
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved that the motion respect to the correspondence dated March 15, 2011,
from Tony Katarynych, Chair, Orillia & Area Physician Recruitment & Retention
Committee, re: Appointment to Orillia & Area Physician Recruitment & Retention
Committee be deferred until the April 27, 2011 Council meeting.
Carried.
Motion No. C110406-26
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved
1. That the correspondence dated March 15, 2011 from Tony Katarynych, Chair, Orillia
& Area Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee, re: Appointment to Orillia &
Area Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee be received.
2. That be appointed to the Orillia & Area Physician
Recruitment & Retention Committee for the Term.
3. And That the Orillia & Area Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee be
advised of Council's decision under the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk's
signature.
Deferred.
d) Correspondence dated March 15, 2011 from John Ennis, Government Relations
Specialist, CAA South Central Ontario, re: Harmonized Sales Tax (H.S.T.) Revenue and
a New Funding Mechanism for Transportation Infrastructure.
Motion No. C110406-27
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated March 15, 2011 from John Ennis,
Government Relations Specialist, CAA South Central Ontario, re: Harmonized Sales
Tax (H.S.T.) Revenue and a New Funding Mechanism for Transportation Infrastructure
be received.
Carried.
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14. NOTICE OF MOTIONS:
15. BY-LAWS:
a) By-Law No. 2011-047 A By-law to authorize the execution of a Tax Arrears Extension
Agreement.
b) By-Law No. 2011-049 A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Contract Between
The Township of Oro-Medonte and The Oro-Medonte
Chamber of Commerce And to Repeal By-law No. 2009-132.
c) By-Law No. 2011-050 A By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement Between
The Township of Oro-Medonte and The Oro-Medonte Tennis
Club.
d) By-Law No. 2011-051 A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands
within Part of Lot 24 and Part of Lot 25, Concession 9, RP
51 R-37798, Parts 1 and 3 (Former Township of Oro) Township
of Oro-Medonte by placing a Holding (H) provision to the lands.
(Hubbert)
Motion No. C110406-28
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Lancaster
Be it resolved that the following by-laws:
a) By-Law No. 2011-047: A By-law to authorize the execution of a Tax Arrears
Extension Agreement.
b) By-Law No. 2011-049: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Contract Between
The Township of Oro-Medonte and The Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce And
to Repeal By-law No. 2009-132.
d) By-Law No. 2011-051: A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to
lands within Part of Lot 24 and Part of Lot 25, Concession 9, RP 51 R-37798, Parts 1
and 3 (Former Township of Oro) Township of Oro-Medonte by placing a Holding (H)
provision to the lands. (Hubbert)
be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and
sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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Motion No. C110408-29
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved that By-Law No. 2011-050, a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an
Agreement Between the Township of Oro-Medonte and The Oro-Medonte Tennis Club
be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and
sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
Recorded Vote Requested by Councillor Coutanche
Councillor Coutanche Yea
Councillor Crawford
Yea
Councillor Evans
Nay
Deputy Mayor Hough
Nay
Councillor Lancaster
Yea
Councillor Meyer
Yea
Mayor H.S. Hughes
Yea
16. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC CLARIFYING AN AGENDA ITEM:
17. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (UNFINISHED ITEMS):
18-CONFIRMATION BY-LAW:
a) By-Law No. 2011-052 By-Law No. 2011- , Being a By-Law to Confirm the
Proceedings of the Council Meeting Held on Wednesday, ,
2011.
Motion No. C110406-30
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that By-Law No. 2011-052, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of
the Council meeting held on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 be read a first, second and third
time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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19.ADJOURNMENT:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. C110406-31
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 11:52 a.m.
Carried.
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