10 08 2014 Council Minutesx
Township of
Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
The Township of Oro - Medonte
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, Corporate
Present: Services /Clerk; Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services; Donna
Hewitt, Director, Corporate & Strategic Initiatives; Jerry Ball, Director,
Transportation and Environment Services; Hugh Murray, Fire Chief;
Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Corporate Services /Deputy Clerk
Also Shirley & Abel Thompson Kort; Charlie & Lena Simpson; Bruce Quinn;
Present: Diane Richards; Wayne Lintack; Scott Jermey; Sheila Craig; Jenny
Cooper; David McFarland; Joanne McFarland; Sue Roehner; Ann
Truyens; Allan Johnson; Dan Piggott
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. C141008 -1
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, October 8, 2014
be received and adopted.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
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4. Closed Session Items:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
Motion No. C141008 -2
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 6:02 p.m. to discuss
• acquisition /disposition of land;
• litigation affecting the municipality;
• solicitor - client privilege;
Carried.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
Motion No. C141008 -3
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 6:36 p.m. and Recess until 7:00 p.m. at which
time we shall Report on the Closed Session Items
c) Robin Dunn, CAO, re: Solicitor - client privilege (Horseshoe Craighurst Master
Servicing).
d) Hugh Murray, Fire Chief, re: Acquisition /disposition of land (Shanty Bay Fire Hall).
e) Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk, re: Litigation affecting the
municipality (Lakeshore Promenade).
Carried.
c) Robin Dunn, CAO, re: Solicitor - client privilege (Horseshoe Craighurst Master Servicing).
The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, CAO; Doug Irwin, Director, Corporate
Services /Clerk; Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services; Jerry Ball, Director,
Transportation and Environmental Services; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate &
Strategic Initiatives.
Motion No. C141008 -4
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved
1. That the confidential verbal information presented by Robin Dunn, CAO, re: Solicitor -
client privilege (Horseshoe Craighurst Master Servicing) be received.
Carried.
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d) Hugh Murray, Fire Chief, re: Acquisition /disposition of land (Shanty Bay Fire Hall).
The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, CAO; Doug Irwin, Director, Corporate
Services /Clerk; Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services; Hugh Murray, Fire Chief.
Motion No. C141008 -5
Moved by Lancaster, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved
1. That the confidential correspondence dated September 23, 2014 and presented by
Hugh Murray, Fire Chief and Doug Irwin, Director, Corporate Services /Clerk, re:
Acquisition /disposition of land (Shanty Bay Fire Hall) be received.
2. That Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte accept the Agreement of Purchase
and Sale dated September 23, 2014.
3. And That staff proceed accordingly.
Carried.
e) Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk, re: Litigation affecting the municipality
(Lakeshore Promenade).
The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, CAO; Doug Irwin, Director, Corporate
Services /Clerk.
Motion No. C141008 -6
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved
1. That the confidential verbal information presented by Doug Irwin, Director, Corporate
Services /Clerk, re: Litigation affecting the municipality (Lakeshore Promenade) be
received.
2. And That the Director, Corporate Services /Clerk proceed as outlined to Council.
Carried.
5. Minutes of Council and Committees:
a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, October 1, 2014.
Motion No. C141008 -7
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Council meeting held on Wednesday,
October 1, 2014 be received and adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
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6. Recognition of Achievements:
a) Correspondence dated September 19, 2014 from Michelle Smibert, President, AMCTO,
re: 10 Years Service with AMCTO - Doug Irwin, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk and
Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services /Deputy Clerk.
Motion No. C141008 -8
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved
1. That the correspondence dated September 19, 2014 from Michelle Smibert,
President, AMCTO, re: 10 Years Service with AMCTO - Doug Irwin, Director,
Corporate Services /Clerk and Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services /Deputy
Clerk be received.
2. And That Doug Irwin, Director, Corporate Services /Clerk and Janette Teeter,
Supervisor, Clerk's Services /Deputy Clerk be recognized under the Mayor's
signature.
Carried.
7. Public Meetings:
None.
8. Deputations:
None.
9. Identification From the Public of an Agenda Item of Interest:
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10. Reports of Municipal Officers:
a) Report No. DS2014 -059, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services, re: Site Plan
Agreement and Removal of Holding Provision Copeland House Condominium, Skyline
Horseshoe Valley Inc., Concessions 3 & 4, Part of Lots 1 & 2 (Oro), Application: 2011 -
SPA-24 [Refer to Item 15a)].
Motion No. C141008 -9
Moved by Lancaster, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved
1. That Report No. DS2014 -059, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services, re:
Site Plan Agreement and Removal of Holding Provision Copeland House
Condominium, Skyline Horseshoe Valley Inc., Concessions 3 & 4, Part of Lots 1 & 2
(Oro), Application: 2011- SPA -24 be received and adopted.
2. That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate By -law for Council's consideration to
remove the Holding provision from the zoning of the lands described as Concession
4, Part of Lot 1, (Oro), 40 Horseshoe Boulevard, in the Township of Oro - Medonte,
and that the By -law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk after the Township's Solicitor
has confirmed that the Site Plan Agreement has been registered on the title to the
subject lands.
3. And That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director,
Development Services' signature.
Carried.
b) Report No. TES2014 -19, Jerry Ball, Director, Transportation and Environmental Services,
re: Lake Simcoe Protection Act, Stormwater Management Facilities, (Master Stormwater
Plan).
Motion No. C141008 -10
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved
1. That Report No. TES2014 -19, Jerry Ball, Director, Transportation and Environmental
Services, re: Lake Simcoe Protection Act, Stormwater Management Facilities,
(Master Stormwater Plan) be received and adopted.
2. That the provisions of By -Law 2004 -112 be waived to permit sole source of the
project to CC Tatham & Associates Ltd.
3. That the requested expenditure be financed from the budget stabilization reserve.
4. And That CC Tatham & Associates Ltd. be advised of Council decision under the
Director, Transportation and Environmental Services' signature.
Carried.
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c) Report No. TES2014 -16, Jerry Ball, Director, Transportation and Environmental Services,
re: Horseshoe Craighurst Master Servicing.
Motion No. C141008-11
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Lancaster
Be it resolved
1. That Report No. TES2014 -16, Jerry Ball, Director, Transportation and Environmental
Services, re: Horseshoe Craighurst Master Servicing be received.
2. That Council endorse the Agreement attached to Report No. TES2014 -16.
3. That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate By -Law for Council's consideration.
4. And that the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director,
Transportation and Environmental Services' signature.
Carried.
d) Report No. TES2014 -20, Jerry Ball, Director, Transportation and Environmental Services,
re: Vacuum Excavator Trailer Purchase.
Motion No. C141008 -12
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved
1. That Report No. TES2014 -20, Jerry Ball, Director, Transportation and Environmental
Services, re: Vacuum Excavator Trailer Purchase be received and adopted.
2. That a Ring- O -Matic 550 Hi CFM VacEx Vacuum Excavator Trailer be purchased
from Joe Johnson Equipment.
3. That the budget overrun be financed in the same manner as reflected in the 2014
Budget being 50% from water reserves and 50% from budget stabilization reserve.
4. And That the other respective bidders be advised of Council's decision, under the
Director, Transportation & Environmental Services' signature.
Carried.
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11. Reports of Members of Council:
a) Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: 804 Line 2 North.
Motion No. C141008 -13
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved
1. That the verbal information presented by Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: 804 Line 2 North
be received.
Carried.
Council consented to permit Wayne Lintack to provide historical information about the
property.
Motion No. C141008 -14
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved
That Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte waives the $20,000 security requirement
to allow two (2) dwellings on the property municipally known as 804 Line 2 North.
That Council waives the provisions of Procedural By -law No. 2013 -054 to permit the
addition of a By -law to the October 8, 2014 Council agenda.
That the Clerk bring forward a By -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement
between the Township of Oro - Medonte and David William McFarland and Erin Lynn
McFarland to allow for two dwellings for Council's consideration later in the meeting.
And that the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director, Corporate
Services /Clerk's signature.
Carried.
Recorded Vote Regt
Deputy Mayor Hough
Councillor Lancaster
Councillor Meyer
Councillor Coutanche
Councillor Crawford
Councillor Evans
Mayor H.S. Hughes
jested by Deputy Mayor Hough
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
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b) Councillor Coutanche, re: Traffic - Calming Initiatives at the Intersection of Highland Drive
and Line 4 North.
Motion No. C141008 -15
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved
1. That the information presented by Councillor Coutanche, re: Traffic - Calming
Initiatives at the Intersection of Highland Drive and Line 4 North be received.
2. And That staff re- examine the request for further traffic calming initiatives at the
intersection of Highland Drive and Line 4 North and report back.
Carried.
c) Councillor Coutanche, re: Signage and Speed Limit on Line 3 North between Highland
Drive and Bass Lake Sideroad West.
Motion No. C141008 -16
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Lancaster
Be it resolved
That the verbal information presented by Councillor Coutanche, re: Signage and
Speed Limit on Line 3 North between Highland Drive and Bass Lake Sideroad West
be received and referred to staff for a report.
Carried.
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12. Consent Agenda:
a) Announcements of Interest to the Public:
1. Oro - Medonte Chamber of Commerce - 2014 Municipal Election - All Candidates
Meetings
2. 2014 Municipal Election - Notice to Electors - Watch For Your Voter Notification Card.
3. 2014 Municipal Election - Advance Vote Days Map
4. 2014 Municipal Election - Vote Day Map
5. Carley Community Hall, Thanksgiving Lunch and Tea Room, Saturday, October 11,
2014, 11:00am to 3:OOpm, 396 Warminster Sideroad.
6. Township Administration Centre, Thanksgiving Office Closure, Monday, October 13,
2014.
7. Carley Community Hall, Christmas Arts & Crafts Sale, Saturday and Sunday,
November 1 -2, 2014, 10:00am to 3:OOpm, 396 Warminster Sideroad.
b) Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority, minutes of meeting held on July 25, 2014.
Staff Recommendation: Receive.
c) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, minutes of meeting held on August 22,
2014 and highlights from meeting of September 26, 2014.
Staff Recommendation: Receive.
d) Correspondence dated September 23, 2014 from S.E. Bragg, Gaviller & Company LLP
re: Audit Plan for the Year Ending December 31, 2014.
Staff Recommendation: Receive.
e) Correspondence dated September 30, 2014 from Lee Hanson, Annual Fund
Coordinator, Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation, re: Save The Date - 27th Annual
Lake Simcoe Conservation Dinner, The Manor, Carrying Place Golf and Country Club,
Wednesday, May 27, 2015.
Staff Recommendation: Receive.
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Motion No. C141008 -17
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
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. Oro - Medonte Chamber of Commerce - 2014 Municipal Election - All Candidates
Meetings
2. 2014 Municipal Election - Notice to Electors - Watch For Your Voter Notification
Card.
3. 2014 Municipal Election - Advance Vote Days Map 4. 2014 Municipal Election -
Vote Day Map
5. Carley Community Hall, Thanksgiving Lunch and Tea Room, Saturday, October
11, 2014, 11:00am to 3:OOpm, 396 Warminster Sideroad.
6. Township Administration Centre, Thanksgiving Office Closure, Monday, October
13, 2014.
7. Carley Community Hall, Christmas Arts & Crafts Sale, Saturday and Sunday,
November 1 -2, 2014, 10:00am to 3:OOpm, 396 Warminster Sideroad.
b) Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority, minutes of meeting held on July 25, 2014.
Received.
c) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, minutes of meeting held on August 22,
2014 and highlights from meeting of September 26, 2014.
Received.
d) Correspondence dated September 23, 2014 from S.E. Bragg, Gaviller & Company
LLP re: Audit Plan for the Year Ending December 31, 2014.
Received.
e) Correspondence dated September 30, 2014 from Lee Hanson, Annual Fund
Coordinator, Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation, re: Save The Date - 27th
Annual Lake Simcoe Conservation Dinner, The Manor, Carrying Place Golf and
Country Club, Wednesday, May 27, 2015.
Received.
Carried.
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13. Communications:
a) Correspondence dated October 1, 2014 from Charlene Boucher, re: Request for
Exemption from By -Law No. 2011 -177 (Canine Control By -Law).
Motion No. C141008 -18
Moved by Lancaster, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved
1. That the correspondence dated October 1, 2014 from Charlene Boucher, re:
Request for Exemption from By -Law No. 2011 -177 (Canine Control By -Law) be
received.
2. That an exemption be granted to Charlene Boucher under By -Law 2011 -177, Canine
Control By -law, to harbour more than 3 dogs without a kennel license.
3. That the five dogs to be licensed pursuant to the Canine Control By -Law within 10
business days.
4. That the applicants be advised that the maximum number of dogs permitted at any
time under this exemption is five until either a dog ceases to reside at the location or
the passing of one of the dogs, but not for more than a period of 2 years.
5. That, in the event more than the permitted 3 dogs continue to reside at the property
in October, 2016, Council will consider a further exemption upon written request of
the owner.
6. That no breeding of canines be permitted.
7. That should the owners of the dogs contravene any section of the Canine Control
By -Law, or Council's decision, this exemption be withdrawn.
8. And That the applicants be advised of Council's decision under the Director,
Corporate Services /Clerk's signature.
Carried.
b) Correspondence dated October 2, 2014 from Douglas Shand, re: Request for Speed
Limit Reduction on Line 9 North, North of Old Barrie Road.
Motion No. C141008 -19
Moved by Meyer, Seconded by Coutanche
Be it resolved
1. That the correspondence dated October 2, 2014 from Douglas Shand, re: Request
for Speed Limit Reduction on Line 9 North, North of Old Barrie Road be received
and referred to staff for a report.
Carried.
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14. Notice of Motions:
None.
15. By -Laws:
a) By -Law No. 2014 -160: A By -law to remove the Holding symbol On lands described
as follows: Concession 4, Part of Lot 1, Former Township of Oro, Township of Oro -
Medonte, 40 Horseshoe Boulevard.
Motion No. C141008 -20
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Evans
Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2014 -160: A By -law to remove the Holding symbol On
lands described as follows: Concession 4, Part of Lot 1, Former Township of Oro,
Township of Oro- Medonte, 40 Horseshoe Boulevard be read a first, second and third
time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor after the
Township's Solicitor has. confirmed that the Site Plan Agreement pursuant to By -Law
No. 2014 -113 has been registered on the title to the subject lands.
Carried.
b) By -Law No. 2014 -162: A By -law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement
between the Township of Oro - Medonte and David William McFarland and Erin Lynn
McFarland to allow for two dwellings.
Motion No. C141008 -21
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2014 -162: A By -law to Authorize the Execution of an
Agreement between the Township of Oro - Medonte and David William McFarland and
Erin Lynn McFarland to allow for two dwellings 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):
18. Confirmation By -Law:
a) By -Law No. 2014 -161, being a by -law to confirm the proceedings of the Council
meeting held on Wednesday, October 8, 2014.
Motion No. C141008 -22
Moved by Coutanche, Seconded by Meyer
Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2014 -161, being a by -law to confirm the proceedings of
the Council meeting held on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 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. C141008 -23
Moved by Evans, Seconded by Lancaster
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 8:02 p.m.
Gz -
Mayor, H.S. Ht es erk, . glas Irwin
Carried.
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