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nmœSDAY
MAR. CJI 2 2
1995
9:00 A.M. - COlIKI'l'TEB ROOM
Present:
Deputy Mayor Murray Martin
Councillor Walter Dickie
Councillor Donald Bell
Councillor Neil craig
councillor Ron Sommers
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Absent:
Mayor Ian Beard
Councillor Larry Cotton
Staff Present:
C.A.O. Mr. Gary Cunnington, Mark
stagg, Planner, Jennifer
Zieleniewski, Treasurer, Fred
Haughton, Public Works
Administrator, Paul Eenhoorn, Fire
Chief, Deborah Broderick, Parks &
Recreation Manager, Ron Kolbe,
Chief Building Official, Andria
Leigh, Zoning Administrator, Joan
Fletcher, Meryl Drake.
Also Present Were:
Alastair Crawford, Basil
Hogendoorn, Gary Thiess, Shirley
Woodrow, Thelma Halfacre.
Deputy Mayor Murray Martin chaired the meeting and called the
meeting to order @ 9:05 a.m.
1.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT
None declared.
2.
DEPUTATIONS:
(a)
9:05 a.m.
Verbal Reports from Members of
Council on Various Committees.
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Councillor Ron Sommers:
Parks' Recreation Advisory committee:
- Waterworks will provide program for 1995.
- Councillor Dickie and Councillor Sommers toured arena with
recommendations to be forthcoming.
- Mayor or Deputy Mayor to attend recreation meeting in April as
a replacement for Councillor Sommers.
O.P.P. community policinq committee:
- Mayor or Councillor Dickie to attend Policing Committee meeting
in April as a replacement for Councillor Sommers.
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Councillor Neil Craig:
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
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- Municipal levies have been assessed with Oro-Medonte being
decreased.
- Early payments have been discontinued with payments being made
in four instalments.
- Some work in progress is a strategic Watershed Plan and the
Land stewardship Program which will provide better service to
the public.
ROyal victoria Hospital Board
- TenQers opened and were over $5 million less than projected.
simcoe County Tourism Association Meetinq
- Regarding the African Church, Councillor craig indicated
appreciation for the work done by our History Committee in
maintaining this historical building and looked forward to
working closely with the Oro-Medonte History Committee.
Shanty Bay Community' School Centre Committee
- Annual Meeting to be held March 28th @ 7:30 p.m. at the
Community Centre.
Deputy Mayor Murray Martin:
Chamber of Commerce
- Business names currently being collected to be encompassed by
the Chamber.
- The airport and the perch festival being promoted.
Oro-Barrie-orillia Airport commission
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- Discrepancies found in the financial statement and returned
with a request that it be available for April.
- Traffic has increased and is ahead of projection.
- Single nest hangers are being planned.
- Temporary certification ,as been received.
- Wood lot being thinned out.
- New appointments have been made to the Airport Commission.
- The Commission is considering looking for a new name for the
airport as the current one is considered too long.
Note: Council recessed for lunch @ 12:00 p.m. and reconvened @
1:15 p.m.
3.
FINANCE. ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE:
(a)
Councillor Cotton, recommendation re: Priorities for Current
Term of Office 1994-1997.
(b)
Ron Hancock, correspondence re: By-laws for Animal Control
and Property Standards.
(c)
Gary cunnington, C.A.O., confidential memo re: OMERS.
3.
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(h)
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
5.
(a)
(b)
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(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
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FINANCE. ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE CONTINUED:
(d)
Jennifer Zieleniewski, Treasurer, report re: Treasury
Software.
(e)
Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief, memo re: Street Re-naming
Committee.
(f)
Gary Cunnington, C.A.O., memo re: Joint Meeting with Severn
Twp. and Ministry of Transportation Regarding Hwy. 12
Construction.
(g)
Walter Dickie, Notice to Reconsider Motion #6 of February
8th, 1995, Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Oro District Lions Club correspondence re: Medonte Oro Lions
Club holding business meetings in the former Medonte
Administration Centre.
PUBLIC WORKS:
Fred Haughton, Public Works Administrator, report re:
Vehicle Break-In.
Fred Haughton, Public Works Administrator, memo re: Number
of Lots Available, 9th Line Supplementary and Drainage
Concerns -Shanty Bay.
Fred Haughton, Public Works Administrator, report re:
Moonstone Water System Master Plan.
Fred Haughton, Public Works Administrator, report re: O.B.O.
Airport Water Testing.
Fred Haughton, Public Works Administrator, report re:
ontario Heritage Foundation.
Fred Haughton, Public Works Administrator, report re:
Carthew Bay/14th Line - 3 Way stop.
Fred Haughton, Public Works Administrator, memo re: Purchase
of Small Tools.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
Skelton, Brumwell & Associates Inc. correspondence re:
Consent Application No. B-13/94, Pt. Lots 34, 35 & 36, Conc.
1 E.P.R. (Oro).
Robert Allen, correspondence re: Site Plan Approval
requirements, Conc. 1, N. Pt. Lot E, RP 51R12279, Part 1.
(Oro) .
Mark Stagg, Planner, report re: Improvements to Planning
Process.
Mark Stagg, Planner, report re: Amendment to Municipal
Planning Process.
Mark Stagg, Planner, report re: Approach to Preparation on
New Oro-Medonte Official Plan (OMOP).
Robert Shultz, correspondence re: Refund of Application Fee.
Draft Resolution re: Formulation and Enactment of
Comprehensive Legislation and Regulations Regarding
Groundwater Resources.
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5.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTINUED:
(h)
Robert Shultz, correspondence re: obtaining a copy of the
legal opinions from Aird & Berlis related to Gold Mountain
Springs.
(i)
(j)
Robert Shultz, correspondence re: condition of the 9th Line.
Robert Shultz, correspondence re: assistance in maintenance
and upkeep of the 9th Line.
MOTION NO.1
Moved by craig, seconded by Sommers
It is recommended that in the absence of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor
Murray Martin be appointed to act as chairman of the committee of
the Whole meeting, March 22, 1995.
Carried.
MOTION NO.2
Moved by craig, seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole
Meeting dated Wednesday, March 22, 1995 be adopted as printed and
circulated (with the addition of the following:)
4. (g)
(h)
6. (h)
(i)
(j)
councillor Dickie, Notice to Reconsider Motion #6 of
February 8, 1995, Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Oro District Lions Club correspondence re: Medonte Oro
Lions Club holding business meetings in the former
Medonte Administration Centre.
Robert Shultz, correspondence re: obtaining a copy of
the legal opinions from Aird & Berlis related to Gold
Mountain Springs.
Robert Shultz, correspondence re: condition of the 9th
Line.
Robert Shultz, correspondence re: assistance in
maintenance and upkeep of the 9th Line.
Carried.
MOTION NO.3
Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers
It is recommended that Council consider that the following
priorities be established for the current term of office 1994-
1997:
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1.
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5.
6.
7.
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Official Plan - Township priority - 3 year time frame.
911 and MAS.
strategic Plan - what priorities need to be suggested to
Council as priority i.e. Economic Development.
Recreation Advisory Committee - priority to implement
Recreation Master Plan - how does Committee wish to proceed.
Consulting Services - planning wait for Township Planner.
- legal - request for proposals, this
service is a priority.
- engineering - request a proposal for
services.
budget.
Cost Management Analysis - after
Development Charges Study 1996.
Policy Manual - June 1995.
Carried.
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MOTION NO.4
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Craig
It is recommended that the correspondence from Ron Hancock, re:
By-laws for Animal Control and Property Standards be received
the By-law Enforcement Officer investigate complaint and respond
to Mr. Hancock.
Carried.
MOTION NO.6
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Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers
It is recommended that the memo from Jennifer Zieleniewski,
Treasurer, re: Treasury Software be received and adopted.
carried.
MOTION NO.7
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the memo from Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief,
re: Street Re-naming Committee be received.
Carried.
MOTION NO.8
Moved by Craig, seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that the memo from Gary Cunnington, C.A.O., re:
Joint Meeting with Severn Twp. and Ministry of Transportation
Regarding Hwy. 12 Construction be received and the following
members of Council attend the meeting: Councillor Sommers,
Councillor Dickie, Deputy Mayor Murray Martin.
Carried.
MOTION NO.9
Moved by Dickie, seconded by craig
It is recommended that Notice of Motion to reconsider Motion #6,
February 8, 1995 Committee of the Whole re: Bennett be granted.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 10
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Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers
It is recommended that the correspondence from Oro District Lions
Club re: Medonte Oro Lions Club holding business meetings in the
former Medonte Administration Centre, be received.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 11
Moved by craig, seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that the report from Fred Haughton, Public
Works Administrator, re: Vehicle Break-In, be received and
adopted.
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 12
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the memo from Fred Haughton, Public Works
Administrator, re: Number of Lots Available, 9th Line
Supplementary and Drainage Concerns -Shanty Bay be received.
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 13
Moved by Dickie, seconded by craig
It is recommended that the report from Fred Haughton, Public
Works Administrator, re: Moonstone Water System Master Plan be
received and adopted.
carried.
MOTION NO. 14
Moved by Craig, seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that the report from Fred Haughton, Public
Works Administrator, re: O.B.O. Airport Water Testing be
received and adopted.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 15
Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers
It is recommended that the report from Fred Haughton, Public
Works Administrator, re: ontario Heritage Foundation be received
and adopted.
carried.
MOTION NO. 16
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Bell
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It is recommended that the report from Fred Haughton, Public
Works Administrator, re: Carthew Bay/14th Line - 3 Way stop be
received and adopted.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 17
Moved by Craig, seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that the memo from Fred Haughton, Public Works
Administrator, re: Purchase of Small Tools be received.
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 18
Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers
It is recommended that the correspondence from Skelton, Brumwell
& Associates Inc. re: Consent Application No. B-13/94, Pt. Lots
34, 35 & 36, Conc. 1 E.P.R. (Oro) be received and the
charges be requested at time of building permit.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 19
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Moved by Craig, seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that the correspondence from Robert Allen,
correspondence re: Site Plan Approval requirements, Conc. 1, N.
Pt. Lot E, RP 51R12279, Part 1. (Oro) be received and that Mr.
Allen be informed he must go through the site Plan Approval
Process.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 20
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the report from Mark Stagg, Planner, re:
Improvements to Planning Process be received and adopted.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 21
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Craig
It is recommended that the report from Mark Stagg, Planner, re:
Amendment to Municipal Planning Process, be received and adopted.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 22
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the report from Mark Stagg, Planner, re:
Approach to Preparation on New Oro-Medonte Official Plan (OMOP)
be received and adopted.
Recorded vote requested by: Councillor craig
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Councillor Bell
Councillor Craig
Councillor Dickie
Deputy Mayor Martin
Councillor Sommers
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Carried.
MOTION NO. 23
Moved by Dickie, seconded by craig
It is recommended that the correspondence from Robert Shultz, re:
Refund of Application Fee be received and the portion of the
refundable deposit not spent be returned.
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 24
Moved by Craig, seconded by Dickie
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;
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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 suppl
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 Township
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 new
commercial water taking until a Provincial Policy Statement and
comprehensive legislation regulating this resource, is in place.
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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.
Recorded vote requested by: councillor Sommers
Councillor Sommers
Deputy Mayor Martin
Councillor Dickie
Councillor Craig
Councillor Bell
Nay
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 25
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the correspondence from Robert Shultz re:
obtaining copy of the legal opinions from Aird & Berlis related
to Gold Mountain Springs, be received and denied.
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 26
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the correspondence from Robert Shultz re:
Condition of the 9th Line, be received.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 27
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the correspondence from Robert Shultz, re:
assistance in maintenance and upkeep of the 9th Line, be
received.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 28
Moved by Craig, seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that the C.A.O. correspond with Gold Mountain
Springs advising that hauling of water will be in contravention
of the Zoning By-law.
Recorded vote requested by: Deputy Mayor Martin
Councillor Bell
Councillor craig
Councillor Dickie
Deputy Mayor Martin
Councillor Sommers
Nay
Yea
Yea
Yea
Nay
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Carried.
MOTION NO. 29
Moved by Craig, seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that we do now go In Camera @ 3:20 p.m. to
discuss personnel matters relating to Agenda item 4. (c).
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 30
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that we do now Rise and Report from In Camera @
4:09 p.m.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 31
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Craig
It is recommended that the confidential memo from Gary
Cunnington, C.A.O. Group 7 OMERS Pension be received and the CAO
be authorized to draft two cash settlement proposals to the
employee for further consideration.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 32
Moved by Dickie, seconded by craig
It is recommended that the C.A.O. be authorized to negotiate with
Mr. James Shellswell regarding a retirement package.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 33
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Craig
It is recommended that we do now adjourn @ 4:14 p.m.
Carried.
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DEPUTY MAYOR URRAY MARTIN
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