04 25 2012 Council MinutesWednesday, April 25, 2012
THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
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: 6:01 p.m.
Staff Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Doug Irwin, Director of
Present: Corporate Services /Clerk; Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation and
Environmental Services; Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and
Community Services; Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk
Also Jim Partridge, Kim Hargreaves, Don Hargreaves, Nancy Partridge, Gord
Present: & Sue Roehner, Edna Caldwell, Judy Smith, Howard Bloom, Don Walker,
Don Reid, Blair Goss, S. Bruce Goss, Bruce Pearson, Mike Gordon, Ann
Truyens, Hartley Woodside
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. C120425 -1
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, April 25, 2012 be
received and adopted.
Carried.
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3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:
None declared.
4. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
Motion No. C120425 -2
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 6:03 p.m. to discuss
• acquisition /disposition of land;
• personal matter affecting an identifiable individual.
Carried.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
Motion No. C120425 -3
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 6:39 p.m. and Recess until 7:00 p.m. at which time
we shall Report on Closed Session Items 4:
c) Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk re: Acquisition /disposition of land
(Bidwell Road).
d) Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and Community Services, re: Personal matters
about an identifiable individual (Advisory Body).
Carried.
c) Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk re: Acquisition /disposition of land
(Bidwell Road).
The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Doug Irwin,
Director of Corporate Services /Clerk.
Motion No. C120425 -4
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved that Confidential Report No. CS 2012 -015, Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate
Services /Clerk re: Acquisition /disposition of land (Bidwell Road) be received for information.
Carried.
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d) Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and Community Services, re: Personal matters
about an identifiable individual (Advisory Body).
The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Doug Irwin,
Director of Corporate Services /Clerk; Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and Community
Services.
Motion No. C120425 -5
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved
1. That Confidential Report No. RC2012 -07, Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and
Community Services, re: Personal matters about an identifiable individual (Advisory
Body) be received.
2. And That staff proceed as directed by Council.
Carried.
5. IDENTIFICATION FROM THE PUBLIC OF AN AGENDA ITEM OF INTEREST:
6. MINUTES OF COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES:
a) Minutes of Council meeting held on April 11, 2012.
Motion No. C120425 -6
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, April 11,
2012 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
b) Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on April 19, 2012.
Motion No. C120425 -7
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on April
19, 2012 be received.
Carried.
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7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
a) Correspondence dated April 15, 2012 from Pauline Welsh, re: Thank You to Fire
Stations 2 and 4.
Motion No. C120425 -8
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved
1. That the correspondence dated April 15, 2012 from Pauline Welsh, re: Thank You to
Fire Stations 2 and 4 be received.
2. And That Fire Stations 2 and 4 be recognized under the Mayor's signature.
Carried.
8. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
None.
9. DEPUTATIONS:
a) Dr. Howard Bloom, re: Report No. TES2012 -06, Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation
and Environmental Services, Speed Reduction Request — Line 5 North [Refer to Item
10a)].
Motion No. C120425 -9
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved
1. That the information presented by Dr. Howard Bloom, re: Report No. TES2012 -06, Jerry
Ball, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services, Speed Reduction Request
— Line 5 North be received and considered in conjunction with Item 10a).
Carried.
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b) Michael Gordon, Orillia Canada Day Committee, re: Orillia Canada Day Weekend
Celebration - June 30 and July 1, 2012.
Motion No. C120425 -10
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved
1. That the information presented by Michael Gordon, Orillia Canada Day Committee, re:
Orillia Canada Day Weekend Celebration - June 30 and July 1, 2012 be received.
2. And That the matter be brought forward to the May 9, 2012 Council meeting for further
consideration.
Carried.
10. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
a) Report No. TES2012 -06, Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation and Environmental
Services, re: Speed Reduction Request — Line 5 North [Deferred from the April 4, 2012
meeting].
Motion No. C120425 -11
Moved by Lancaster, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved that the recommendation with respect to Report No. TES 2010 -06, Jerry Ball,
Director of Transportation and Environmental Services, re: Speed Reduction Request —
Line 5 North be amended to add:
7. That staff implement the above -noted changes, review these measures 6 months from
implementation, and report back to Council."
Carried.
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Motion No. C120425 -12
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved
1. That the Petition received April 25, 2012 from area residents in support of Report No.
TES2012 -06 be received.
2. That Report No. TES2012 -06, Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation and Environmental
Services, re: Speed Reduction Request Line 5 North, be received and adopted.
3. That Line 5 North, from Old Barrie Road to 15/16 Sideroad, remain as an 80 km /hr.
speed limit.
4. That Line 5 North, from Old Barrie Road to Highway 11, be zoned as a "No Truck" route
and signage be installed as per the Ontario Traffic Manual requirements.
5. That "Pedestrian Ahead" signs be placed at the appropriate distance North and South of
Blooming Acres (1208 Line 5 North) and a "Caution — Watch for Children" sign be
installed adjacent to the entrance of 1208 Line 5 North.
6. That the Township request increased enforcement of the speed limit at this location for a
six month period by the O.P.P.
7. That staff implement the above -noted changes, review these measures 6 months from
implementation, and report back to Council.
8. And That Ms. Sherri -Anne Bloom be advised of Council's decision under the Director of
Transportation and Environmental Services' signature.
Carried as Amended.
b) Report No. TES2012 -09, Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation and Environmental
Services, re: Water Service Connection Agreement for 67 A Huronwoods Drive — Vera
Cameron Van Amelsvoort [Refer to Item 15b)].
Motion No. C120425 -13
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved
1. That Report No. TES2012 -09, Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation and Environmental
Services, re: Water Service Connection Agreement for 67 A Huronwoods Drive — Vera
Cameron Van Amelsvoort be received and adopted.
2. That the Township of Oro - Medonte enters into a Water Service Connection Agreement
with Vera Cameron Van Amelsvoort for 67 A Huronwoods Drive.
3. That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate By -Law for Council's consideration.
4. And That Ms. Cameron Van Amelsvoort is notified of Council's decision under the
Director of Transportation and Environmental Services' signature.
Carried.
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c) Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and Community Services and Jerry Ball, Director of
Transportation and Environmental Services, re: Department of National Defence,
Canadian Forces Training Exercise, May 1 -17, 2012.
Confidential correspondence was distributed under separate cover to Council and Staff.
Motion No. C120425 -14
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the PowerPoint presentation presented by Shawn Binns, Director of
Recreation and Community Services and Jerry Ball, Director of Transportation and
Environmental Services, re: Department of National Defence, Canadian Forces Training
Exercise, May 1 -17, 2012 be received.
Carried.
d) Report No. RC2012 -06, Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and Community Services,
re: Shanty Bay Firefighter Subsidy Request.
Motion No. C120425 -15
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved
1. That Report No. RC2012 -06, Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and Community
Services, re: Shanty Bay Firefighter Subsidy Request be received.
2. That the request of the Shanty Bay Fire Fighters to waive the rental fees associated
with Permit #3180, for the rental of the Shanty Bay Ball Diamond for the 2012 season in
the amount of $320.00 be denied as per Township policy.
3. That the Shanty Bay Firefighters be requested to submit the applicable fee of $320.00
for rental of the Shanty Bay Ball Diamond associated with Permit #3180, in accordance
with the Township policy.
4. And That the applicant be notified of Council's decision under the Director of Recreation
and Community Services' signature.
Defeated.
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e) Report No. RC2012 -08, Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and Community Services,
re: Hawkestone and Area Community Association Volunteer Day, Soap Box Derby,
Request for Exemption By -Law 2006 -38.
Motion No. C120425 -16
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that Report No. RC2012 -08, Shawn Binns, Director of Recreation and
Community Services, re: Hawkestone and Area Community Association Volunteer Day,
Soap Box Derby, Request for Exemption By -Law 2006 -38 be received for information.
Carried.
f) Report No. CS2012 -013, Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk, re: Fair
Valley Church Road, Parts 1, 3, 4, 6, Plan 51 R- 29852.
Council consented to permit audience members to speak on this matter.
Motion No. C120425 -17
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved
1. That Report No. CS2012 -09 be received and accordingly that the deferred
recommendation documented in Motion No. C120307 -15 be defeated.
2. That Report No. CS2012 -013, Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk, re: Fair
Valley Church Road, Parts 1, 3, 4, 6, Plan 51 R- 29852 be received and adopted.
3. That, pursuant to one of the registered owner's request, staff cease all maintenance of
the subject road effective June 1, 2012 and signage be erected stating "Road not
assumed by Municipality ".
4. And That the registered owners of Fair Valley Church Road Parts 1, 3, 4, 6, Plan 51 R-
29852 and the Church Wardens of St. Georges Anglican Church Fair Valley be notified
accordingly under the Director of Corporate Services /Clerk's signature.
Carried.
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g) Report No. CS2012 -014, Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk, re: Set Fines -
To Regulate, License and Permit the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks, By -law No. 2012-
067.
Motion No. C120425 -18
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved
1. That Report No. CS2012 -014, Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk, re: Set
Fines -To Regulate, License and Permit the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks, By -law
No. 2012 -067 be received and adopted.
2. That the set fines related to By -law No. 2012 -067, to regulate, license and permit the
sale and discharge of Fireworks be established and approved as follows:
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Provisions
Item
Short Form Wording
Creating or
Set Fine
Defining
Offences
1
Discharge fireworks during fire
2.1
$100.00
ban.
2
Discharge fireworks on Municipal
2.2
$100.00
Property without consent.
3
Fail to obtain permit to discharge
2.3
$100.00
consumer fireworks.
Person under the age of 18 years
4
of age
2.5
$100.00
purchase any consumer
fireworks.
Person under the age of 18 years
of age
2.5
$100.00
5
discharge any consumer
fireworks.
Discharge consumer fireworks
that
6
might create a danger to any
2.6
$100.00
person or
property.
Discharge of consumer fireworks
7
during
2.8
$100.00
prohibited times.
8
Sell or offer for sell any
3.1
$100.00
firecrackers.
9
Buy or offer to buy any
3.1
$100.00
firecrackers.
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10
Discharge Firecrackers.
3.2
$100.00
11
Fail to obtain license to sell
4.1
$500.00
fireworks.
Discharge fireworks in, on or into
12
building, structure or motor
5.8
$100.00
vehicle.
13
Discharge fireworks on any land
5.9
$100.00
without consent.
14
Fail to obtain permit to discharge
6.1
$250.00
display fireworks.
Discharge display fireworks
15
without
6.2
$250.00
valid certification.
Hinder or obstruct an officer
16
exercising a power or performing
8.1
$100.00
a duty.
3. And further that the Clerk forward the appropriate documentation to the Ministry of the
Attorney General for approval.
Carried.
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11. REPORTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
None.
12. CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Announcements of Interest to the Public
1. Singer- Songwriter Anne Walker - 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2012, Coulson Church,
Horseshoe Valley Road
b) Minutes of the Severn Sound Source Protection Authority meeting held on January 26,
2012.
Staff Recommendation: Receive.
c) Minutes of the Severn Sound Environmental Association meeting held on January 26, 2012.
Staff Recommendation: Receive.
d) Minutes of the Midland Public Library meeting held on February 9, 2012.
Staff Recommendation: Receive.
e) Minutes of the Orillia & Area Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee meeting held on
March 14, 2012.
Staff Recommendation: Receive.
Motion No. C120425 -19
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 -
1. Singer- Songwriter Anne Walker - 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2012, Coulson Church,
Horseshoe Valley Road
b) Minutes of the Severn Sound Source Protection Authority meeting held on January 26, 2012.
Received.
c) Minutes of the Severn Sound Environmental Association meeting held on January 26, 2012.
Received.
d) Minutes of the Midland Public Library meeting held on February 9, 2012.
Received.
e) Minutes of the Orillia & Area Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee meeting held on
March 14, 2012.
Received.
Carried.
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13. COMMUNICATIONS:
a) Correspondence dated April 10, 2012 from Tina Comber, re: Request for Exemption
from By -Law No. 2011 -177, Canine Control By -Law.
Motion No. C120425 -20
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved
1. That the correspondence dated April 10, 2012 from Tina Comber, re: Request for
Exemption from By -Law No. 2011 -177, Canine Control By -Law be received.
2. That an exemption be granted to Tina Comber under from By -Law 2011 -177, Canine
Control By -law, to harbour more than 3 dogs without a kennel license.
3. That the four dogs continue to be licensed pursuant to the Canine Control By -Law.
4. That Ms. Comber be advised that the maximum number of dogs permitted at any time
under this exemption is four until either the mother and her dog relocate or the passing
of one of the dogs, whichever occurs first.
5. That should the owners of the dogs contravene any section of the Canine Control By-
Law, this exemption be withdrawn.
6. And That Ms. Comber be advised of Council's decision under the Director of Corporate
Services /Clerk's signature.
Carried.
b) Invitation from the Orillia & Area Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee and
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, re: Physician, Dentist & Midwife Long Service Awards
- May 16, 2012.
Motion No. C120425 -21
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved
1. That the Invitation from the Orillia & Area Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee
and Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, re: Physician, Dentist & Midwife Long Service
Awards - May 16, 2012 be received.
2. That Mayor H.S. Hughes and Councillors Crawford and Meyer be authorized to attend.
3. And That the GAO's office RSVP accordingly.
Carried.
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14. NOTICE OF MOTIONS:
None.
15. BY -LAWS:
a) By -Law No. 2012 -083 A By -law to amend the zoning provisions On lands described
as follows: Concession 14, East Part of Lot 6, 1922
Warminster Sideroad, Township of Oro - Medonte, County of
Simcoe, Roll # 4346- 020 - 004 - 19200.
b) By -Law No. 2012 -085 A By -law to Enter into a Water Service Connection Agreement
between The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte and
Vera Cameron Van Amelsvoort Part Block B, Plan M -9, S/T
Ease LT354320, LT441545; Being all of PIN 74057 -0420 (LT)
Roll # 4346- 010 - 003 -20700 67A Huronwoods Drive Township
of Oro - Medonte, County of Simcoe.
c) By -Law No. 2012 -086 A By -law to Designate Reduced Load Periods and Designate
Haul Routes in the Township of Oro - Medonte and to Repeal
By -law No. 2011 -014.
Motion No. C120425 -22
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that the following by -laws:
a) By -Law No. 2012 -083, A By -law to amend the zoning provisions On lands described as
follows: Concession 14, East Part of Lot 6, 1922 Warminster Sideroad, Township of
Oro - Medonte, County of Simcoe, Roll # 4346- 020 - 004 - 19200.
b) By -Law No. 2012 -085, A By -law to Enter into a Water Service Connection Agreement
between The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte and Vera Cameron Van
Amelsvoort Part Block B, Plan M -9, S/T Ease LT354320, LT441545; Being all of PIN
74057 -0420 (LT) Roll # 4346- 010 - 003 -20700 67A Huronwoods Drive Township of Oro -
Medonte, County of Simcoe.
c) By -Law No. 2012 -086, A By -law to Designate Reduced Load Periods and Designate
Haul Routes in the Township of Oro - Medonte and to Repeal By -law No. 2011 -014.
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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16. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC CLARIFYING AN AGENDA ITEM:
17. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (UNFINISHED ITEMS):
None.
18. CONFIRMATION BY -LAW:
a) By -Law No. 2012 -084 Being a By -Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council
Meeting held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012.
Motion No. C120425 -23
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2012 -084, being a by -law to confirm the proceedings of the
Council meeting held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 be read a first, second and third time,
passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
19.ADJOURNMENT:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. C120425 -24
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 9:02 p.m.
Carried.
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