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02 17 1993 Council MinutesTHE CORPORATION OF THE T,w1,6&�".&P OF ORO REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1993 t! 7s1S P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS NINTH MEETING 1991-1994 COUNCIL Council met this evening pursuant to adjournment @ 7:15 p.m. with the following members present: Reeve Robert E. Drury Deputy Reeve David Caldwell Councillor Alastair Crawford Councillor Joanne Crokam Councillor Leonard Mortson Staff Present: Henry Sander, Treasurer/Acting Chief Administrative Officer Also Present Were: Mr. Adam MacKay, Ms. Sharon MacKay, Mr. Andrew MacKay, Mr. Michael Pridham, Mr. Ian Coneybeare, Mr. Ross Coneybeare, Mr. Allan Johnson, Mr. David Burton, Mr. Earl Robertson, Mr:.. Shirley Woodrow, Mr. Steve Woodrow, Ms. Margaret Fountain, Mr. Denis Roueselle. Reeve Robert Drury assumed the chair and opened the meeting with prayer. Reeve Drury also welcomed members from the 1st Hawkestone Cubs who had toured the Administration Building and met with Council prior to the meeting. 1. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT": None declared. 2. DEPUTATIONS: a) 7:45 p.m. Applications for Assessment Reductions under Sections 441 and 442 of the Municipa.L Act, R.S.O. 1990, as recommended by the Regional Assessment Office (Region No. 16); 3. CONSENT AGENDA: a) W.H.E. Belt, correspondence re: Acknowledgement of Council's 3. CONSENT AGENDA: cont'd f) Shanty Bay Ratepayers Association Inc., correspondence re: Concerned area residents against future development in their area; g) Mallory Insurance Brokers Limited, correspondence re: Tree Cutting Road Allowances; h) North Simcoe Environmental Watch, correspondence re: official Plan Amendment No. 39; i) Aird and Berlis, Barristers and Solicitors, Confidential correspondence re: Harriet Sargeant et al; j) Sinton Bus Lines, correspondence re: Safety concerns and Service Road at Concession 4 and Highway No. 11; k) City of Orillia, correspondence to Oro/Barrie/Orillia Airport Commission, re: Capital Budget - Oro/Barrie Orillia Regional Airport; 1) The Premier of Ontario, correspondence re: Acknowledgement of Township of Oro's letter responding to Town of Caledon's resolution concerning increasing arrears in property taxes; M) Marion Boyd, minister of Community and Social Services, correspondence re: Social Assistance allowances by the Province; n) Bud Wildman, Minister of Natural Resources, correspondence re: Changes to the Trees Act; o) Township of Orillia, Notice of Passing of a Zoning By -Law, Lot 80, Plan 993, Concession 2, Township of Orillia; p) county of Simcoe, Solid Waste Management Department, memorandum re: Environmental Services Committee By -Laws and Reports; q) Township of Orillia, Notice of Hearing, Part of Lots 3 and 4, Concession 2, Township of Orillia; 4. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:. a) Jack Anderson, Live Stock Valuer's Report re: Ewe and aborted twin lambs killed by dog, owned by Robert Murray, Lot 23, Concession 11; b) Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, Report re: Oro/Barrie/Orillia Airport, Water Supply Testing; C) Kris Menzies, Planner, Report re: Part Lot 20, Concession 1, E.P.R. (Simoro Golf Links); 5. COMMUNICATIONS: a) Corporation Township of Ramsay, correspondence re: Request for support of their resolution regarding Purpose of Planning, Respecting Planning and Development Reform in Ontario; b) Simcoe County District Health Council, correspondence re: Restructuring of Ontario's Long Term Care System; C) R.G. Robinson and Associates Limited, correspondence re: Lakewood Subdivision, Letter of Credit; d) Concerned area residents of Rugby, correspondence re: New War, System; e) Morris McArthur, Board of Trustees of Guthrie United Church, ---- --- rinvirfornilcz qituatlon at Oro - 3 - MOTION NO. 1 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the Agenda for the Council Meeting dated Wednesday, February 17, 1993, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried, MOTION NO. 2, Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Wednesday, February 3, 1993, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried„ MOTION NO. 3 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Public Meeting of Council held Wednesday, February 3, 1993, (Ferris) be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 4 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Public Meeting of Council held Wednesday, February 3, 1993, (Simoro) be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried, MOTION NO. 5 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the accounts presented for the period ending Wednesday, February 17, 1993, in the amount of $140,193.92, plus payroll for the period ending Thursday, February 4, 1993, in the amount of $31,240.42, in accordance with the computer print-out presented to Council, be approved for payment. Carried, MOTION NO. 6 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Road Expenditures for the period ending Wednesday, February 17, 1993, be accepted as presented, and further, the Treasurer be authorized to issue cheques in the amount of - 4 - MOTION NO. 8 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the Report of Live Stock Valuer, Jack Anderson for Ewe killed by dogs owned by Robert Murray, Lot 23, Concession 11, be received and the Treasurer be authorized to make compensation to Mr. Murray in the amount of $318.48, and further, that Township staff endeavour to identify the owner of the dog responsible for the kill and request reimbursement to the municipality. Carried,, MOTION NO. 9 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the Report from Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, regarding Water Supply and Testing at the Oro/Barrie/Orillia Airport, be received and adopted and that the Township will provide bacteriological testing and the only cost applicable will be for the chemical supply required. Carried. MOTION NO. 10 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Report from Kris Menzies, Planner, regarding Rezoning Application, Part of Lot 20, Concession 1, Simoro Golf Links, be received and adopted. Carried, MOTION NO. 11 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the Correspondence from the Township of Ramsay, requesting endorsement of resolution respecting amendments to the Plannina Act and in regard to Planning and Development Reform, be received and Council of The Township of Oro support said resolution and direct that copy of same be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Premier of Ontario, Minister of Natural Resources, Minister of Agriculture and Food, Minister of Housing, A.M.O. and Allan K. McLean, M.P.P. carried. MOTION NO. 12 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Correspondence from the simcoe County District Health Council advising of upcoming meetings to obtain information which may assist the Preliminary Planning Task Force be received and the following members of Council will attend: Deputy Reeve David Caldwell - March 4, 1993 - ---- -.! -1 -1 -- -A 'I - - 4- - 4 - rN- A - Marsh Q- 1993 E - 5 - MOTION NO. 14 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the Correspondence from residents of Petherwin Place and concerns with Ward Proposal No. 4, be received and referred to the Joint Councils of Oro and Medonte for their consideration. Carrie MOTION NO. 15 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the Correspondence from Guthrie United Church Board of Trustees and request for additional highway signage be received and the Parks and Recreation Supervisor arrange for the installation of a sign adjacent to Highway No. 11 to reference the Guthrie United Church. Carrie MOTION NO. 16 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Correspondence from the 9-1-1 Management Board for the City of Orillia, Townships of Orillia, Mara and Rama Reserve, be received and Council appoint Fire Chief Paul Eenhoorn a�,, the Administrative representative to sit on a newly formed Mini Technical Committee, and further, that this appointment be reconfirmed by the Joint Councils of Oro and Medonte. carried, MOTION NO. 17 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Confidential Correspondence from Ainley and Associates regarding Corridor Study Justification, be received and representatives of the Township of Oro meet with representatives of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Planning Consultants be directed to carry out the additional works required for justification based upon the intent of the original discussions wit1% the Ministry held in November 1991. Carried. MOTION NO. 18, Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the Correspondence from Elizabeth Fry Society and request for approval of Raffle Lottery to be held in the Township of Oro, be received and Council have no objection to such Raffle Draw from Simoro Golf Links premises to be held on June 12, 1993. It Carried, - 6 - MOTION NO. 20 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the Correspondence from the Township of Orillia regarding the Proposal for a Joint Planning Area with the City of Orillia, be received. Carried„ MOTION NO. 21 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the following applications under Section 495 anal 496 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980, as amended, presented to Council and recommended by the Assessors of Simcoe County Assessment Office (Region 16) for assessment reduction, be accepted, and further, the appropriate tax adjustments be applied: Section 496 1. Penguin Petroleum Products, Part Lot A, Concession 2. Since business ceased at this location on July 22, 1992, it is recommended that business public assessment of $47,100. be cancelled from July 23, 1992 to December 31, 1992. 2. Margaret Sheridan, Lot 6, Plan 882. Since the cottage was removed from this location on November 22, 1992, it is recommended that residential public assessment of $17,000. be cancelled from December 1, 1992 to December 31, 1992, and January 1, 1993 to December 31, 1993. 3. Simcoe Asphalting Incorporated, Lots D & E, Concession 1. Since Simcoe Asphalting Incorporated ceased business at this location May 3, 1992, it is recommended that 1992 business public assessment of $75,180. be cancelled from May 4, 1992 to December 31, 1992, and the Sarjeant Company Limited and K.J. Beamish Construction Company Limited be charged from May 4, 1992 to December 31, 1992. 4. James and Susan Seabrook, Part Lot 2, Concession 8. Since the old house on this property was demolished in September 1992, it is recommended that residential public assessment of $3,000. br cancelled from October 1 to December 31, 1992. 5. Glen and Linda Martin, Lot 86, Plan 952. Since the cottage on this property was demolished in October 1992, it is recommendedi that taxes to the owner be cancelled from November 1, 1992 to December 31, 1992 on residential public assessment of $19,500. 6. Ascot Mechanical Limited, Part Lot 16, Concession 4. Since business at this location ceased prior to June 1992, it is recommended that business public assessment of $10,750. be cancelled from June 1 to December 31, 1992. - 7 - MOTION NO. 21. cont'd 9. Edison Conrad MacKinnon and Laura MacKinnon, Lots 20 and 21, Plan 728. Since the building on this property was demolished prior to January 1, 1992, it is recommended that residential public assessment of $8,000. be cancelled from January 1, 1992 to December 31, 1992. 10. Joe and Alice Abraham, T/A Grandma Lee's, Lot 1 and 2, Plan 1441. Since business at this location ceased January 1, 1992 by Joe and Alice Abraham, it is recommended that business 0 public assessment of $32,100. be cancelled from March 16, 1992'. to December 31, 1992, and Shaun Morgan be charged for business on business public assessment of $32,100. from January 1, 1992, to December 31, 1992. 11. Raymond Stanley Arbour, East Part Lot 3, Range 2. Since the newer house on this property has been assessed twice, it is recommended that residential public assessment of $55,000. be cancelled from January 1 to December 31, 1992. 12. Mary Elizabeth Jain, Lot 3, Plan 1441. Since business at this location ceased prior to January 1, 1992, it is recommended that taxes be cancelled on a conversion of rates from commercial public to residential public assessment of $63,800. from January 1, 1992 to December 31, 1992. 13. Jain SRS Limited, Lot 3, Plan 1441. Since business ceased at this location prior to January 1, 1992, it is recommended that business public assessment of $31,900. be cancelled from January 1 to December 31, 1992. 14. Mary Elizabeth Jain, Lot 3, Plan 1441. Since business at this location ceased prior to January 1, 1992, it is recommended that taxes be cancelled on a conversion of rated from commercial public to residential public assessment of $63,800. from January 1, 1993 to December 31, 1993. 15. Jain SRS Limited, Lot 3, Plan 1441. Since business ceased at this location prior to January 1, 1992, it is recommended that business taxes based on the business public assessment of $31,900. be cancelled from January 1, 1993 to December 31, 1993. 16. Darren Kemp, Part Lot 20, Concession 7. Since business ceased at this location on November 9, 1992, it is recommended that business public assessment of $25,250. be cancelled from November 10, 1992 to December 31, 1992. 17. Rel Enterprises Limited, Part Lot 20, Concession 9. Since business ceased at this location prior to December 31, 1991, it is recommended that taxes be cancelled based on business publi2 assessment of $11,400. from January 1, 1992 to December 31, 1992 and on a conversion of rates from commercial public of $38,000. to residential public of $38,000. from January 1, 1994 1An7 MOTION NO. 21 cont'd ism 8 Joann M. Worobec, Lot 11, Plan 935. Since the building on thi', property was removed prior to August 1, 1992, it is recommended that building public assessment of $32,000. be cancelled from August 1, 1992 to December 31, 1992. Section 495 1. Township of Oro, balance of taxes on Part Lot 16, Concession 14, Township p/f Cryer, 1992 taxes $1.23 plus penalty of .06 cents, be written off. 2. Nancy Eden, Lot 1, Plan 1156, write off 1990 business tax $207.02 plus penalty and interest of $67.34. 3. Tim Paget, Lot 1, Plan 1156, write off 1990 business tax $272.08 plus penalty $88.40. 4. Barrie Speedway 1978 Limited, write off 1985 business tax $841.79 plus penalty and interest of $389.24. 5. 481205 Ontario Incorporated, write off 1986 business tax $3,867.55 plus penalty and interest of $2,695.91 for 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1989. 6. John Bellebuille, Caribou Restaurant, write off 1990 business tax $184.61 plus penalty and interest of $60.06. Carried..'.......... MOTION NO. 22 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the minutes of the Oro Community Centres Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting held Thursday, February 4, 1993, bo adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. MOTION NO. 23 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that any proposed Capital Park Improvements within the various communities and development areas within the Township of* Oro, may be considered by Council upon confirmation of fifty percent funding commitment from the residents within the general area benefiting from such Park Improvements, and provided the Township's contribution can be allotted from within that applicable years Budget Program. Carried. NOTION NO. 24 ='= MOTION NO. 25 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that a By -Law to Rezone Lots 80 and 81, Plan 589, Concession 8, (Ferris) be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By -Law No. 93-20. Carri That By -Law No. 93-20 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carri MOTION NO. 26 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that a By -Law to Rezone Part of Lot 20, Concession 1 E.P.R. (Simoro) be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By -Law No. 93-21. Carried That By -Law No. 93-21 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried MOTION NO. 27 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that a By -Law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council, be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By -Law No. 93-22. Carried That By -Law No. 93-22 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried) MOTION NO. 28 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that we do now adjourn @ 8:08 p.m. Carried. 19