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nmœSDAY
I'EBR.1JARY 8
1:00 A.M. - COMMIftEB ROOK
Present:
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Mayor Ian Beard
Deputy Mayor Murray Martin arrived
@ 1:15 p.m.
Councillor Walter Diokie arrived
@ 1:15 p.m.
Councillor Donald Bell left
@ 3:45 p.m.
Councillor Neil Craig
Councillor Larry Cotton
Councillor Ron Sommers
Staff Present:
C.A.O. Mr. Gary Cunnington, Paul
Eenhoorn, Fire Chief, Jeff Brydges,
Deputy Treasurer, Deborah
Broderick, Parks and Recreation
Manager, Andria Leigh, Zoning
Administrator.
Also Present Were:
Alastair Crawford, Brian Hart, Anne
Bromley, sandy Shelswell, Sharon
Briggs, Shirley Woodrow, Debbie
Cook, Linda Coote, Valerie
Wilkinson, Lillian McConnell.
Mayor Beard chaired the meeting and called the meeting to order @
9:00 a.m.
1.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT
Councillor Cotton declared a pecuniary interest with agenda item
6. (e), R. G. Robinson & Associates, re: Georgian Drive drainage,
paYment of engineering costs. The nature of the interest being
Mr. Cotton is the Planner for the Township of Springwater and has
been involved in this professional capacity with the neighbouring
municipality and the City of Barrie. Councillor Cotton left the
room and did not participate in discussion or resolution of the
matter.
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Councillor Cotton also declared a pecuniary interest with General
Accounts #73150, paYment to R. G. Robinson & Associates, re:
Georgian Drive drainage works. The nature being the same as
noted above. Councillor Cotton left the room and did not vote on
the resolution.
Councillor Sommers declared a pecuniary interest with agenda item
General Accounts 3. (a), Account #077711, paYment to himself for
mileage while a member of Committee of Adjustment in 1994.
Councillor Sommers left the room and did not vote on the
resolution.
Councillor Walter Dickie, upon his arrival at 1:15 p.m. declared
a pecuniary interest with agenda item 4. (b) deputation from
Brian Hart, County of Simcoe, Project Manager LINC - 911. The
nature being Councillor Dickie is the owner of Muskoka Medical I
Home Alert which provides emergency communication response within
the County. Councillor Dickie left the room and did not
participate in the discussions arising from the deputation.
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3.
(c)
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(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
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2.
DEPUTATIONS:
(a)
10:00
a.m.
Mr. George Snider was scheduled to I
appear before Council re: zoning oq
Pt. Lot 41, Conc. 1 (former 1
Medonte), however did not attend a
arranged.
Note: Council recessed for lunch @ 12:00 p.m. and reconvened @
1:15 p.m.
(b)
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Mr. Brian Hart, County of Simcoe, I
Project Manager, LINC addressed I
Council regarding implementation ofl
the MAS numbering system for 911 I
purposes. Mr. Hart gave an I
overview of technology available I
today where computerized mapping ofl
properties combining both graphic I
and data base information, results II
in GIS (Geographic Information I
Systems). The County of Simcoe is i
co-ordinating all agency resources II
and digitized base mapping providedlr
by individual municipalities. such!1
information base is now being used I.
for 911 civic addressing with II
minimal field work needing to be II
done. Oro-Medonte could be startedll
by mid-March as opposed to having III
Bell Telephone providing it, and I[
completed within 1-2 weeks. II
Council gave direction to staff II
that the Township work with the II
County to establish the MAS numbers II
for the remainder of the new II
municipality.'
1:30 a.m.
FINANCE. ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE:
(a)
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Resolution re: establishment of tax due dates (March 15, Mayl!
15, - interim billing) II
(b)
Paul and Nancy Bailey, correspondence re: street light
charge, Lot 7, Shelswell Blvd.
Judy Bennett, correspondence re: penalty/interest charges,
Con. 6, W. Pt. Lot 10. Roll #020 002 125 01.
Olga A. Gonda, correspondence re: penalty/interest charges,
Plan 993, Lot 18, Pt. Lot 19. Roll #030 012 289 00.
Oro-Barrie-Orillia Regional Airport Commission,
correspondence re: 1995 Operational and Capital Budget.
Aird & Berlis, solicitors, copy of correspondence from Weir 1
& Foulds, re: Rogan v. Robinson and The Township of Oro- I
Medonte.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs, correspondence re: conference
"Change and Changing Roles", Thursday, March 2, 1995. .
Councillor Cotton, draft resolution re: Groundwater
Resources.
Gary Cunnington, C.A.O.memo re: EmploYment Equity Review.
4.
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(g)
(h)
5.
(a)
6.
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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3.
FINANCE. ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE CONTINUED:
(j)
Aird & Berlis, Township solicitors, correspondence re: CPA
37/Divisional Court Decision.
(k)
Deborah Broderick, Parks and Recreation Manager,
confidential memo re: S. Barnes Probationary Period
Completed.
PUBLIC WORKS:
(a)
Hedbern Homes, correspondence re: Craighurst Estates
Subdivision Operation of Water System.
(b)
Hedbern Homes, correspondence re: Craighurst Estates street
Lighting.
(c)
R. G. Robinson & Associates, Consulting Engineers,
correspondence re: Harbourwood Water System Class EA-
Reservoir Location.
(d)
R. G. Robinson & Associates, Consulting Engineers,
correspondence re: Township of Oro-Medonte (formerly
Township of Flos) Craighurst Estates.
(This item previously dealt with at February 1, 1995
meeting. )
(e)
R. G. Robinson & Associates, Consulting Engineers,
correspondence re: Georgian Drive Drainage paYment of
engineering costs.
(f)
County of Simcoe, Solid Waste Management Department re:
Amnesty Days.
First Jarratt Girl Guides, correspondence re: Yellow Fish
Road Program.
Fred Haughton, Public Works Administrator, report re:
Craighurst Water System.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
Aird & Berlis, Township solicitors, confidential
correspondence re: York Sand & Gravel, Pt. Lot 11, Conc. 7.
COMMUNITY SERVICES:
Discussion re: City of Orillia proposed user fees.
Evelyn Kim, re: Green Communities Initiative.
Anne Bromley, correspondence re: Non-resident User Fees,
City of Orillia.
Mayor Beard, report re: Meeting with Business Associates and
local politicians Feb. 1/95 re: City of Orillia proposed
user fees.
Mayor Beard, report re: Hall Board Meeting, Jan. 30/95.
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MOTION NO.1
Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers
It is recommended that the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole
Meeting dated Wednesday, February 8, 1995 be adopted as printed
and circulated with the addition of the following:
5. (k)
Deborah Broderick, Parks & Recreation Manager,
confidential correspondence re: S. Barnes Probationary
Period Completed.
Anne Bromley, correspondence re: Non-resident User Fees,
City of Orillia.
Mayor Beard, Report re: Meeting with Business Associates
and local politicians Feb. 1/95 re: City of Orillia
proposed user fees.
Mayor Beard, Report re: Hall Board Meeting Jan. 30/95.
Fred Haughton, Public Works Administrator, Report re:
craighurst Water System.
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8. (c)
8. (d)
8. (e)
6. (h)
carried.
MOTION NO.2
Moved by Craig, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the accounts presented for the period
ending February 8, 1995, in the amount of $306,206.90, plus
payroll for the period ending January 19, 1995, in the amount of
$49,938.09 in accordance with the computer print-out presented
Council, be approved for paYment.
Carried.
MOTION NO.3
Moved by Craig, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the Road Expenditures for the period
ending February 8, 1995, be accepted as presented, and further,
the Treasurer be authorized to issue cheques in the amount of
$151,042.55.
Carried.
MOTION NO.4
Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers
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It is recommended that Interim Billing due dates for
be set for March 15 and May 15, 1995.
Carried.
MOTION NO.5
Moved by Craig, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the correspondence from Paul and Nancy
Bailey, re: street light charge, Lot 7, Shelswell Blvd. be
received and a letter be forwarded stating an adjustment has been
made in late 1994 to correct those properties inappropriately
charged for street lights.
Carried.
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MOTION NO.6
Moved by Cotton, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the correspondence from Judy Bennett,
correspondence re: penalty/interest charges, Conc. 6, W. Pt. Lot
10, Roll #020 002 125 01, be received and request to waive
penalty/interest charges be denied.
Carried.
MOTION NO.7
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Cotton
It is recommended that the correspondence from Olga A. Gonda, re:
penalty/interest charges, Plan 993, Lot 18, Pt. Lot 19. Roll #03
012 289 00, be received and request to waive penalty and interes
charges be denied.
Carried.
MOTION NO.8
Moved by Craig, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the correspondence from Oro-Barrie-Orilli
Regional Airport re: 1995 Operational and capital Budget, be
received and approved in the amount of $34,445.22.
Carried.
MOTION NO.9
Moved by Craig, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the copy of correspondence to Aird &
Berlis from Weir & Foulds, re: Rogan v. Robinson and the Townshi
of Oro-Medonte, be received and no further action be taken at
this time.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 10
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the correspondence from Ministry of
Municipal Affairs re: conference "Change and Changing Roles",
Thursday, March 2, 1995, be received and the following members of
Council will attend: Councillor Dickie and/or Deputy Mayor Martin
if they so desire and confirm same.
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 11
Moved by Cotton, seconded by Craig
It is recommended that:
WHEREAS groundwater is the most important source of domestic
water supply for many municipalities in the Province of ontario;
WHEREAS the quantity and quality of groundwater resources in the
Province are primary components to our quality of life and our
well being;
WHEREAS. the quality of groundwater is strictly regulated by the
Ministry of Environment and Energy while the quantity available
is not strictly regulated;
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has no comprehensive policy
related to the protection of the quantity of groundwater
available for the present or future generations;
WHEREAS the Province has no comprehensive knowledge of the
groundwater resources presently existing and the implications
that commercial water taking may have on future quantity and
quality of the resource;
AND WHEREAS groundwater is a resource that we all share in
common;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the
of Oro-Medonte hereby respectfully requests the Government of
Ontario declare groundwater a Crown resource;
FURTHERMORE THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs issue a
Policy Statement on groundwater pursuant to the provisions of
Section 3(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, to
recognize the significance of this natural resource to our
ecosystem and therefore our standard of living;
THAT the Government of Ontario formulate and enact comprehensive
legislation and regulations thereto, to regulate commercial
groundwater taking;
THAT any enabling legislation to regulate the commercial
extraction of groundwater recognize the local municipal
governments' interests related to haul routes, royalty fees, land
use planning implications, the implications to existing and
proposed domestic water supply requirements and require municipal
review and approval;
THAT the Government of ontario impose a moratorium on commercial
water taking until a Provincial Policy Statement and
comprehensive legislation regulating this resource, is in place.
AND FINALLY that the Premier; Ministers of Environment and
Energy, Municipal Affairs and Natural Resources; Association of
Municipalities of ontario; Allan McLean, M.P.P.; Paul Wessenger,
M.P.P.; Paul DeVillers, M.P.; Ed Harper, M.P.; Murray Elston,
M.P.P.; the Leaders of Opposition; be so advised and the County
of Simcoe; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority; Counties of
Grey and Bruce be circulated with this resolution with a request
for support.
Motion tabled to February 22, 1995.
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MOTION NO. 12
Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers
It is recommended that the memo from Gary Cunnington, C.A.O., re
EmploYment Equity Review, be received and adopted.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 13
Moved by Craig, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the correspondence from Aird & Berlis,
Township solicitors, re: OPA 37/Divisional Court Decision, be
received and that the Township direct their solicitors not to
proceed with an appeal to the Ontario Court of Appeal with Leave.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 14
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the confidential memo from D. Broderick,
Parks and Recreation Manager re: S. Barnes Probationary Period b
received and approved.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 15
Moved by Craig, seconded by Cotton
It is recommended that the correspondence from Hedbern Homes re:
Craighurst Estates Subdivision Operation of Water System, be
received and the Township approves of the maintenance arrangemen
for the operation of the water system subject to the conditions
outlined in the report from Fred Haughton, P.W.A. dated February
7, 1995 and further that the Public Works Administrator advise
the Developer of same and ensure that such provisions are carried
out.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 16
Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers
It is recommended that the correspondence from Hedbern Homes re:
Craighurst Estates Street Lighting, be received and the lights be
energized with all costs to be paid by the Developer until
assumption by the Municipality.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 17
Moved by Bell, seconded by Cotton
It is recommended that the correspondence from R. G. Robinson &
Associates, re: Harbourwood Water System Class EA - Reservoir
Location, be received and Council approve of the relocation of
the reservoir.
Reoorded vote requested by: Councillor Sommers
Councillor Bell
Councillor Cotton
Councillor Craig
Councillor Sommers
Mayor Beard
Yea
Yea
Yea
Nay
Yea
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 18
Moved by Craig, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the correspondence from R. G. Robinson &
Associates, re: Georgian Drive Drainage paYment of engineering
costs, be received and the Engineers recommendations be accepted,
being that outstanding invoices in the amount of $1,600.59 be
brought forth prior to the Township executing any final
with the City of Barrie for reimbursement.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 19
Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers
It is recommended that the correspondence from County of Simcoe,
Solid Waste Management Department re: Amnesty Days, be received
and forwarded to Fred Haughton, Public Works Administrator for
incorporation into Roads Department maintenance schedule.
carried.
MOTION NO. 20
Moved by Cotton, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the correspondence from First Jarratt Girl
Guides, re: Yellow Fish Road Program, be received and as the
municipality has very limited storm drains, that such a program
may not be feasible however, the Township supports volunteer
efforts and endorse the Yellow Fish Road Program.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 21
Moved by Craig, seconded by Sommers
It is recommended that the report from Fred Haughton, P.W.A. re:
Craighurst Estates Water System be received and recommendations
be approved and provided to Hedburn Homes as conditions to the
Township maintaining the system during the 2 year maintenance
period.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 22
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the confidential correspondence from Aird
& Berlis, solicitors, re: York Sand & Gravel, Pt. Lot 11, Conc.
7, be received and that the C.A.O. and By-law Enforcement prepare
and have delivered a letter to the owner stating that the
Township recognizes the contravention to Zoning and site Plan By-
laws and that the site be brought into conformance no later than
June 30, 1995, failure to which the municipality may take the
necessary legal proceedings against the owner for the infraction.
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 23
Moved by Bell, seconded by Cotton
It is recommended that the correspondence from Evelyn Kim, re:
Green Communities Initiative, be received and filed.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 24
Moved by Martin, seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that the following correspondence be received
and filed:
Item 8. (c)
8. (d)
8. (e)
Anne Bromley
Mayor Beard,
user fees.
Mayor Beard,
30, 1995.
proposal re: user fees.
Report re: February 1, 1995 meeting re:
Report re: Hall Board Meeting January
Carried.
MOTION NO. 25
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Cotton
It is recommended that we do now go In Camera @ 3:45 p.m.
regarding a personnel matter.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 26
Moved by Martin, seconded by Craig
It is recommended that we do now Rise and Report from In Camera @
4:08 p.m.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 27
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Cotton
It is recommended that we do now adjourn @ 4:10 p.m.
Carried.
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MAYOR IAN BEARD