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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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Wednesday, December 17, 2003
TIME: 7:14 p.m.
2003 - 2006 COUNCIL
Present:
Mayor J. Neil Craig
Deputy Mayor Harry Hughes
Councillor Dan Buttineau
Councillor Ralph Hough
Councillor Paul Marshall
Councillor John Crawford
Councillor Ruth Fountain
Staff Present:
Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO; Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk; Janette
Teeter, Clerk's Assistant
Also Present:
June Beard, Brad Beard, Mary Garbutt, Ilene Crawford, Jadeen
Henderson, Ken & Gwen Wallace, Tim Crawford, John Waugh,
Jim Purnell
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1. & 2. Mayor J. Neil Craig assumed the chair and called the meeting to order,
followed by a moment of contemplation.
3. NOTICE OF ADDITIONS
Motion No.1
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that the following items be added to the agenda for consideration:
12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
e) Councillor Fountain, re: Orillia Packet & Times article re: Higher Energy Costs.
Carried.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion No.2
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Buttineau
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Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, December 17,
2003 be received and adopted.
Carried.
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5. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL
NATURE THEREOF -IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT"
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Deputy Mayor Hughes declared a conflict of interest on Item 6a) due to a
family member's ownership of property. Councillor Hughes left the room and
did not participate in any discussion or vote on this item.
6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
a) Minutes of Special Council Meeting of November 26, 2003.
Deputy Mayor Hughes declared a conflict of interest on this item due to a family
member's ownership of property. Councillor Hughes left the room and did not
participate in any discussion or vote on this item.
Motion No.3
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on November I
26, 2003 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
b) Minutes of Inaugural Meeting of December 2,2003
Motion No.4
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Inaugural meeting held on December 2,
2003 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
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7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
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a) Presentation of the "Medonte" book.
1. Presentation of Church Plates to Council (presented by Tim Crawford).
2. Presentation of framed invitation to African Church dedication held on
June 15. 2003 as a thank you from Parks Canada staff to Oro-Medonte
Staff (presented by Tim Crawford).
3. Presentation of Medonte Book to Council (presented by Mary Garbutt).
4. Presentation of Medonte Book to June Beard (presented by Mayor J. Neil
Craig).
5. Presentation of Cover of Medonte Book to Mary Garbutt (presented by
Mayor J. Neil Craig and Tim Crawford).
b) Mary Garbutt, 2002 Heritage Community Recognition Program, Certificate of
Achievement.
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Mayor J. Neil Craig presented a Certificate of Achievement to Mary Garbutt
on behalf of the 2002 Heritage Community Recognition Program of the
Ontario Heritage Foundation.
c) Doug Shelswell, The Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal in Recognition
of 20 Years of Service, Certificate of Achievement (medal previously
presented).
Motion No.5
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that Council congratulate Doug Shelswell for receiving, from the
Governor General of Canada, The Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal in
recognition of 20 years of service.
Carried.
Council recessed for refreshments.
8. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
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None.
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9. DEPUTATIONS:
None.
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10. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE:
a) Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, minutes of October 16, 2003
meeting.
b) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, minutes of October 24,2003 Board
of Directors meeting.
c) Midland Public Library Board, minutes of October 30, 2003 meeting.
Motion No.6
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that the items under the "Consent Agenda Correspondence", as listed
below, be received:
a) Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, minutes of October 16, 2003
meeting.
b) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, minutes of October 24,2003 Board
of Directors meeting.
c) Midland Public Library Board, minutes of October 30, 2003 meeting.
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Carried.
11. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN:
None.
12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
a) Report No. TR 2003-11, Paul Gravelle, Treasurer, re: Public Notice Relating to
Improvements in Efficiency and Effectiveness of Service Delivery.
Motion No.7
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that Report No. TR 2003-11, Paul Gravelle, Treasurer, re: Public
Notice Relating to Improvements in Efficiency and Effectiveness of Service Delivery
be received and adopted; and further that the draft public notice contained in the said ,
report be posted on the Township's website.
Carried.
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b) Report No. ADM 2003-056, Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Request to Stop Up and Close
Unopened Road Allowance, Line 1 North Between Ski Trails Road and 20/21 Sideroad
West.
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Motion No.8
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that Report No. ADM 2003-056, Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Request to
Stop Up and Close Unopened Road Allowance, Line 1 North Between Ski Trails Road and
20/21 Sideroad West be received and adopted: that the Council of the Township of Oro-
Medonte retain the road allowance described as Line 1 North between Ski Trails Road and
20/21 Sideroad; and further that Mr. John Dwinnell be advised of Council's decision.
Carried.
c) Report No. ADM 2003-057, Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk, re: Request to Stop Up and Close
Unopened Road Allowance Between Lots 20 and 21, Concession 14, Fronting 2707
Lakeshore Road East.
Motion No.9
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Buttineau
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Be it resolved that Report No. ADM 2003-057, Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk, re: Request to
Stop Up and Close Unopened Road Allowance Between Lots 20 and 21, Concession 14,
Fronting 2707 Lakeshore Road East be received and adopted; that the portion of the original
road allowance between Lots 20 and 21, Concession 14 fronting 2707 Lakeshore Road
East, be declared surplus to the needs of the municipality; and further that the applicant be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried.
d) Report No. EES 2003-64, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and Environmental
Services, re: Site Plan Agreement Horseshoe Valley Lands Ltd. / John Boville - Lot 12,
Plan 51M-720 [Refer to Item 16a) and 16b)].
Motion No. 10
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Buttineau
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Be it resolved that Report No. EES 2003-64, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services, re: Site Plan Agreement - Horseshoe Valley Lands Ltd. / John
Boville - Lot 12, Plan 51M-720 be received and adopted; that the Township enter into a Site
Plan Agreement with Horseshoe Valley Lands Ltd.lJohn Boville to construct a single family
home at Lot 12, Plan 51M-720; that a By-law be prepared for Council's consideration to
enter into a Site Plan Agreement; that a By-law be prepared for Council's consideration to
remove the Holding Symbol on Lot 12, Plan 51M-720; and further that Mr. Boville be notified
of Council's decision.
Carried.
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e) Councillor Fountain, re: Orillia Packet & Times article re: Higher Energy
Costs.
Discussion.
13. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a) Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting, November 26, 2003.
Motion No. 11
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on
November 26, 2003 be received as printed and circulated.
Carried.
b) Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting, December 10, 2003.
Motion No. 12
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on
December 10,2003 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted.
Carried.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
15. IN-CAMERA:
Motion No. 13
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that we do now go In-Camera at 9:00 p.m. to discuss Property
matters.
Carried.
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Motion No. 14
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Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that we do now Rise and Report from In-Camera at 10:10 p.m.
Carried.
a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property Matter.
Motion No. 15
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the information from Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property
Matter (Cumming) be received.
Carried.
Recorded Vote Requested by Councillor Hough
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Councillor Hough
Deputy Mayor Hughes
Councillor Marshall
Councillor Buttineau
Councillor Crawford
Councillor Fountain
Mayor Craig
Nay
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Nay
Yea
b) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property Matter.
Motion No. 16
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that the information from Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property
Matter (440 Line 7 North) be received.
Carried.
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16. BY-LAWS:
a) By-Law No. 2003-126 Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Site ,
Plan Control Agreement between The Corporation
of the Township of Oro-Medonte, Horseshoe Valley
Lands Ltd. and John Boville described as lands as
follows: Part of Plan-1, Section 51 M-720, being Lot
12, Plan 51 M-720 Township of Oro-Medonte.
Motion No. 17
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that a by-law to Authorize the Execution of a Site Plan Control
Agreement between The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte,
Horseshoe Valley Lands Ltd. and John Boville described as lands as follows:
Part of Plan-1, Section 51 M-720, being Lot 12, Plan 51 M-720 Township of Oro-
Medonte be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law
No. 2003-126.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2003-126 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
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Carried.
b) By-Law No. 2003-127 Being a By-law to remove the Holding Symbol
applying to lands at Lot 12, Plan 51 M-720 on
Highland Drive (Roll #4346-010-002-03516).
Motion No. 18
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that a by-law to remove the Holding Symbol applying to lands at
Lot 12, Plan 51 M-720 on Highland Drive (Roll #4346-010-002-03516) be
introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2003-
127.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2003-127 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. I
Carried.
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c) By-Law No. 2003-129 Being a By-law to Amend By-law Number 2001-001
(To Authorize a Decrease in the Speed Limit on
Certain Roads Within the Township of Oro-
Medonte).
Motion No. 19
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that a by-law to Amend By-law Number 2001-001 (To Authorize a
Decrease in the Speed Limit on Certain Roads Within the Township of Oro-
Medonte) be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law
No. 2003-129.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2003-129 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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17.CONFIRMATION BY-LAW NO. 2003-128
Motion No. 20
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, December 17,2003 be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-law No. 2003-128.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2003-128 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
18. QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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None.
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19. ADJOURNMENT
Motion No. 21
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 10:30 p.m.
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Carried.
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