11 06 2019 Council Minutes The Township of Oro-Medonte
Council Meeting Minutes
Township of Council Chambers
Proud Heritage, Exciting future
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 7'12 p.m.
2018-2022 Council
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Deputy Mayor Scott Jermey
Councillor ]an Veitch
Councillor Cathy Keane
Councillor Shawn Scott
Councillor Randy Greenlaw
Regrets: Councillor Scott Macpherson
Staff Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services; Janette Teeter,
Present: Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk
1. Call to Order - Moment of Reflection:
Mayor H.S. Hughes assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order.
2. Adoption of Agenda:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Motion No. C191106-1
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, November 6, 2019 be
received and adopted.
Carried.
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3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
Councillor Scott declared a conflict of interest on Item 4b) Recommendations of the
Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, Item 6b)
DS2019-139, Derek Witlib, Manager Planning Services re: Minor Variance Application 2019-A-
54, Hardwood Ski & Bike Inc., Part of East Half Lot 11, Con. 6 (Oro) as he had a previous
business relationship with the proponents (and their clients) in the past and may again in the
future. Councillor Scott left the table and did not participate in the discussion or vote on the item.
Deputy Mayor Jermey declared a conflict of interest on Item 4b) Recommendations of the
Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, Item 9a)
Petition received October 11, 2019 re: Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law of the
Township of Oro-Medonte, West Part of Lot 21, Concession 12 (Oro) Township of Oro-Medonte,
2019-ZBA-18 (Hang Gau & Xu Han) and Consent Application 2019-B-17as he has rented the
subject property for the last 10 years. Deputy Mayor Jermey left the table and did not participate
in the discussion or vote on the item.
4. Minutes of Council and Committees:
a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday October 2, 2019.
Motion No. C191106-2
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Scott
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, October 2, 2019
be received and adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
b) Recommendations of the Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday,
November 6, 2019.
Motion No. C191106-3
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Veitch
Be it resolved that the recommendations of the Development Services Committee meeting
held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 be adopted with the exception of Items
6b) DS2019-139, Derek Witlib, Manager Planning Services re: Minor Variance Application
2019-A-54, Hardwood Ski & Bike Inc., Part of East Half Lot 11, Con. 6 (Oro); and
9a) Petition received October 11, 2019 re: Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law of the
Township of Oro-Medonte, West Part of Lot 21, Concession 12 (Oro) Township of Oro-
Medonte, 2019-ZBA-18 (Hang Gau & Xu Han) and Consent Application 2019-B-17
to be voted on separately.
Carried.
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Councillor Scott declared a conflict of interest on Item 4b) Recommendations of the
Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019,
Item 6b) DS2019-139, Derek Witlib, Manager Planning Services re: Minor Variance
Application 2019-A-54, Hardwood Ski & Bike Inc., Part of East Half Lot 11, Con. 6 (Oro)
as he had a previous business relationship with the proponents (and their clients) in the
past and may again in the future. Councillor Scott left the table and did not participate
in the discussion or vote on the item.
Motion No. C191106-4
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved
1. That DS2019-139, Derek Witlib, Manager Planning Services re: Minor Variance
Application 2019-A-54, Hardwood Ski & Bike Inc., Part of East Half Lot 11, Con. 6
(Oro) be received.
2. That Minor Variance Application 2019-A-54 by Hardwood Ski and Bike Inc. to permit
a biathlon rifle range accessory to a cross-country ski facility, be approved.
3. That the following conditions be imposed on the Committee's decision:
a) That notwithstanding Table A-5 and Section 6.0, the proposed biathlon rifle range
accessory to a cross-country ski facility shall otherwise comply with all other
applicable provisions of the Zoning By-law;
b) That the use be limited to biathlon purposes accessory to a cross country ski
facility, with a calibre restriction of up to and including .22 rimfire only;
c) That the proposed biathlon rifle range be substantially and proportionally in
conformity with the dimensions as set out on the application and sketches
submitted and approved by the Committee;
d) That the applicant obtain the necessary range approval from the Chief Firearms
Office;
e) That, if required, the applicant obtain a Site Alteration Permit from the Township
of Oro-Medonte;
f) That the applicant satisfy the conditions as outlined in the County of Simcoe's
correspondence dated November 6, 2019.
4. That the applicant be advised of the Development Services Committee's decision
under the Secretary-Treasurer's signature.
Carried.
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Deputy Mayor Jermey declared a conflict of interest on Item 4b) Recommendations of
the Development Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019,
Item 9a) Petition received October 11, 2019 re: Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-
law of the Township of Oro-Medonte, West Part of Lot 21, Concession 12 (Oro)
Township of Oro-Medonte, 2019-ZBA-18 (Hang Gau & Xu Han) and Consent
Application 2019-B-17 as he has rented the subject property for the last 10 years.
Deputy Mayor Jermey left the table and did not participate in the discussion or vote on
the item.
Motion No. C191106-5
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Scott
Be it resolved that the petition received October 11, 2019 re: Proposed Amendment to
the Zoning By-law of the Township of Oro-Medonte, West Part of Lot 21, Concession 12
(Oro) Township of Oro-Medonte, 2019-ZBA-18 (Hang Gau & Xu Han) and Consent
Application 2019-B-17 be received and considered in conjunction with the report on the
said applications.
Carried.
S. By-Laws:
None.
6. Confirmation By-Law:
a) By-Law No. 2019-104: Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council
Meeting held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.
Motion No. C191106-6
Moved by Greenlaw , Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved that By-Law No. 2019-104: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 be read a first, second and third
time, passed, be engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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7. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. C191106-7
Moved by Jermey, Seconded by Greenlaw
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 7:16 p.m.
Carried.
Mayor'/H.S.Ilugh s DeAuty Clerk, Janette Teeter
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