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05 24 1995 COW Minutes 8 8 ~ , \ ftB CORPORA~IOH OP ftB 1fO1IH8JIIP OP oaO-lIBDONTlI RBGULU COIOIIftU OP ftB 1IBOL1I OftI- ~ NO. 15-11 WBDBBSDAY HAY 2. 1115 I 100 A.X. - COIOIIft.1I ROOK Present: Mayor Ian Beard councillor Walter Dickie councillor Donald Bell councillor Neil craig councillor Ron Sommers Absent: Deputy Mayor Murray Martin 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, Debbie Broderick, Parks & Recreation Manager. Also Present Were: Tim crawford, Henry Neufeld, Jadee Henderson, Walter Hutchison, Loree Rice-Lucas, Bernie Harris, Margare Harris, Barbara Switzer, Ernie Dryden, Bill Wilkins, Norm Drake, Allan Baker, John W. Wright, Kenneth L. Joyce, Thelma Halfacre, John Hare, David Burton, Bob Schultz, Ruth & Bill Stokes, Bill Koughan, Peter smith. Mayor Beard chaired the meeting and called the meeting to order 9:15 a.m. 1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT None declared. 2. DEPUTATIONS: (a) 9:00 a.m. Council members and staff from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority participated in a tree planting ceremony to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Conservation Authority. A sugar maple tree was planted at the Administration Centre and in recognition, the NVCA presented Mayor Beard with a plaque. (b) 10:00 a.m. Mr. Tim Crawford, Mr. Henry Neufeld, Mrs. Jadeen Henderson, Mr. Walter Hutchison and Mrs. Loreen Rice-Lucas representing the Oro- Medonte History Committee requeste an In-camera session with Council to discuss the legal status of the ownership and management of Africa Episcopal Methodist Church (cty. Rd. 57 & cty. Rd. 11). Note: Council recessed for lunch @ 12:00 noon and reconvened @ 1:20 p.m. 2. (c) 8 8 - 2 - DEPUTATIONS CONTINUED: 1:25 p.m. Mrs. Barb switzer, representing the Horseshoe Valley Coalition whose memberships consists of property owners and ratepayers adjacent to the Horseshoe Valley corridor addressed Council concerning their recently submitted petition to the Premier of ontario requesting the legislature to suspend the current licence of Gold Mountain springs (water extraction) and to place a moratorium on ground water sales until a provincial ground water policy statement is completed. Mrs. switzer reiterated their concern with importance of sustaining water quality and that the extensiveness of water taking from the aquifer and until such time as the province and a regional hydrologist can determine how large the aquifer is that a moratorium be placed on ground water sales as the long time impacts are not known. She also commended the Council for denying the application for a bottling plant on the site and the position the Council has taken in reference to a motion passed on March 22, 1995 requesting the provincial government to declare ground water a crown resource, issue a policy statement and regulate the commercial taking of water. Mayor Beard and members of Council responded by stating that the County of Simcoe supported Oro- Medonte's position and that similar circumstances have recently arisen in the Township of Essa as also experienced in Springwater and Clearview and that arrangements are currently underway to meet with the Simcoe County Mayors on this issue. The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority will also be addressing the resolution within the next week. Council suggested that political pressure continue to be applied to Provincial representatives in order to resolve these concerns. At the conclusion of the deputation, Mrs. Switzer submitted a copy of 2 additional pages to petition signed by 23 more persons. 8 3. (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) 8 (g) (h) (i) 4. (a) - 3 - 2. DEPUTATIONS CONTINUED: (d) 1:55 p.m. Mr. Bill Koughan, Twp. Solicitor Russell, Christie, Miller, Koughan and Mr. Peter Smith, Twp. Engineer Reid & Associates spoke to Council with respect to communal tile beds at Horseshoe Valley serving residents on Plans 1531, M-10 & M- 11 (former Medonte) and the Township's desire to accept ownership and maintenance of the systems. There are a total of 6 tile fields servicing some 77 lots constructed approximately 20 years ago. Although it is unlikely that capital replacement will be required, an ongoing maintenance operation would be assumed by the Township which would include inspection of solid tanks, sewers and tile beds, the flushing of the sewers and pumping of solids from I the tanks. Costs associated to th. annual maintenance as well as provision for future capital replacement is estimated at $170. per year to all users. Easements to the municipality are also required and discussion took place regarding sufficient lands in the event that further expansion would be required. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE: (a) Gary Cunnington, CAO, memo re: Parking of Transports in Subdivisions. Gary Cunnington, CAD, memo re: Retail Business Holidays Act. Gary Cunnington, CAD, memo re: Legal Bills for Appeal of OP#37. Jeff Brydges, Deputy Treasurer, memo re: Commercial Garbage Charge. Jeff Brydges, Deputy Treasurer, memo re: Residential Charge. Warden Joan Sutherland, county of Simcoe, memo re: 1997 International Plowing Match. Township of Essa, copy of invoice re: Ambulance Assists by Volunteer Firefighters. Discussion re: Personnel matter (closed session). Steve & Linda Watson request to pass by-law under Holiday Act to allow Craighurst Food Town (Craighurst) to open as a Tourist Exemption. PUBLIC WORKS: Fred Haughton, P.W.A., report re: Bass Lake Sideroad/Hill Road Allowance. 4. (d) . 5. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) 6. (a) (b) - 4 - PUBLIC WORKS CONTINUED: (b) Fred Haughton, P.W.A., report re: Speed Reduction Townline Marchmount. (c) F. J. Graham, Big Cedar Estates, correspondence re: Bass Lake Side Road between the 12th & 13th Lines and 12th Line North of Bass Lake Side Road. J. H. Investments Inc. correspondence re: Request for Extension on Subdivision Agreement Requirements. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Gary Cunnington, C.A.O., memo re: Windfields Development. Russell, Christie, Miller, Koughan, Twp. Solicitors, confidential correspondence re: Gold Mountain Springs Inc., pt . Lot 3, Conc.' 10 , ( Oro) . Gary Cunnington, C.A.O., memo re: Assumption of Communal Sewage System, Medonte Side Horseshoe Valley. Mark Stagg, Planner, report re: Draft Plan of Subdivision Georgian Drive Planning Area, City of Barrie, File 43T- 95510. Mark Stagg, Planner, report re: Former Flos Official Plan Amendment craighurst Estates P30/94. Mark Stagg, Planner, report re: Oro-Medonte Official Plan. Resolution to prepare new COMMUNITY SERVICE: Moonstone & District Parks & Recreation Committee, correspondence re: Request Appointment of Moonstone & District Parks and Recreation Committee by Council. Oro Agricultural Society request for Township Commitment to new building project - Jobs ontario application. MOTION NO.1 Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers It is recommended that the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting dated Wednesday, May 24, 1995 be adopted as printed and circulated (with the addition of the following:) 8 4. (i) Steve & Linda Watson request to pass by-law under Holiday Act to allow Craighurst Food Town (Craighurst) to open as a Tourist Exemption. Carried. MOTION NO.2 Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers It is recommended that the memo from Gary Cunnington, CAD, re: Parking of Transports in Subdivisions be received and adopted. Carried. - 5 - MOTION NO.3 Moved by Dickie, seconded by Craig It is recommended that the memo from Gary Cunnington, CAO, re: Retail Business Holidays Act, be received. Carried. MOTION NO.4 8 Moved by Craig, seconded by Dickie It is recommended that the correspondence from steve & Linda Watson requesting by-law for exemption to Holiday Act to allow Craighurst Food Town (Craighurst) to open on statutory holidays as a Tourist Exemption be received and staff be directed to process the request, advertise and arrange for public meeting upon submission of an application and fee of $75.00. Carried. MOTION NO.5 Moved by Craig, seconded by Dickie It is recommended that the memo from Gary Cunnington, CAO, re: J Legal Bills for Appeal of OP #37 be received and adopted and tha the invoices from Aird & Berlisbe paid and staff endeavour to collect costs in accordance with the Cost Sharing Agreement. carried. MOTION NO.6 Moved by Craig, seconded by Dickie It is recommended that the memo from Jeff Brydges, Deputy Treasurer, re: Residential Garbage Charge, be received and adopted and adjustments to account 010-004-114-00 be made accordingly. Carried. MOTION NO.7 8 Moved by Craig, seconded by Dickie It is recommended that the memo from Jeff Brydges, Deputy Treasurer, re: Commercial Garbage charge, be received and adopted and adjustments to account 010-008-069-00 be made accordingly. Carried. MOTION NO.8 Moved by Sommers, seconded by Craig It is recommended that the correspondence from Warden Joan Sutherland, County of Simcoe re: 1997 International Plowing Match be received and the Township of Oro-Medonte is interested in supplying a municipal flag for the event. Carried. - 6 - MOTION NO.9 Moved by Sommers, seconded by Bell It is recommended that the corrèspondence and copy of invoice from Township of Essa re: Ambulance Assists by Volunteer Firefighters, be received. Carried. 8 MOTION NO. 10 Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers It is recommended that we go In-camera (private session) @ 10: a.m., in accordance with the Township's procedural by-law to discuss a potential legal situation arising from the security acquisition of property. Carried. MOTION NO. 11 Moved by Sommers, seconded by Bell It is recommended that we rise and report from In-camera. Carried. MOTION NO. 12 Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers It is recommended that the Township Solicitor be retained to investigate the status and ownership of the African Episcopal Methodist Church (County Rd. 11 & 57). Carried. MOTION NO. 13 Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers It is recommended that the report from Fred Haughton, P.W.A., re: Bass Lake Sideroad/Hill Road Allowance be received and adopted. 8 Carried. MOTION NO. 14 Moved by Sommers, seconded by Bell It is recommended that the report from Fred Haughton, P.W.A., re: Speed Reduction Townline - Marchmount, be received and Council support the request from Township of Severn to reduce the speed limit to 50 km. per hour. Carried. - 7 - MOTION NO. 15 Moved by Sommers, seconded by Bell It is recommended that the correspondence from F. J. Graham, Big Cedar Estates, re: Bass Lake Side Road between 12th & 13th Lines and 12th Line North of Bass Lake Side Road, be received and Mr. Graham be advised that this portion of the Side Road is proposed for reconstruction commencing in 1996 and that the 12th Line north be considered at that time. Carried. 8 MOTION NO. 16 Moved by Craig, seconded by Bell It is recommended that the correspondence from J. H. Investments Inc. re: Request for Extension on Subdivision Agreement Requirements, be received and an extension of one year be grante to June 30, 1996 for the completion of paving on Old Coldwater Road (Plan 51M-493) provided that additional dust control applications be paid for by the developer. Recorded vote requested by: councillor Bell Councillor Bell Councillor Craig Councillor Dickie Councillor Sommers Mayor Beard Yea Yea Nay Yea Yea Carried. MOTION NO. 17 Moved by craig, seconded by Dickie It is recommended that the memo from Gary Cunnington, CAD, re: Windfield Development, be received and adopted. Carried. MOTION NO. 18 8 Moved by Craig, seconded by Dickie It is recommended that the report from Mark stagg, Planner, re: Draft Plan of Subdivision Georgian Drive Planning Area, City of Barrie, File 43T-95510, be received and adopted. Carried. MOTION NO. 19 Moved by Craig, seconded by Bell It is recommended that the report from Mark Stagg, Planner, re: Former Flos Official Plan Amendment Craighurst Estates P30/94 be received and adopted. Carried. - 8 - MOTION NO. 20 Moved by Dickie, seconded by craig It is recommended that the report from Mark stagg, Planner, re: Resolution to prepare new Oro-Medonte Official Plan be received. Carried. MOTION NO. 21 8 Moved by Dickie, seconded by Craig It is recommended that Whereas The Planning Act as amended provides that a municipality may resolve to prepare an official plan, and Whereas on January 1, 1994, the Township of Oro-Medonte was created by joining together the former Township of Oro with of the former Townships of Medonte, orillia, Flos and Vespra Whereas the said former Townships had official plans prepared adopted at various times over the past two decades, and Whereas the said official plans do not reflect the current of the corporation in providing for the future planning of the Municipality. NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the corporation of the Township Oro-Medonte hereby resolves to prepare a new official plan pursuant to the provisions of The Planning Act as amended. Recorded vote requested by: Councillor Dickie Councillor Sommers Councillor Dickie Councillor Craig Councillor Bell Mayor Beard Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea carried. MOTION NO. 22 Moved by Dickie, seconded by Craig 8 It is recommended that the correspondence from the Moonstone & District Parks & Recreation Committee, re: Request Appointment Moonstone & District Parks and Recreation Committee by Council, be received and deferred until further information is made available to the Committee on fund-raising activities and the advantages to remaining independent from the Township. Carried. MOTION NO. 23 Moved by Dickie, seconded by Craig It is recommended that the correspondence from Oro Agricultural society re: request for Township Commitment to new building project - Jobs ontario application, be received and Council instruct staff to send a letter of support for the project. Carried. 8 8 . . , , - 9 - MOTION NO. 24 Moved by Craig, seconded by Dickie It is recommended that the memo from Gary cunnington, CAO, re: Assumption of Communal Sewage System, Medonte Side Horseshoe Valley, be received and the appropriate by-laws to assume ownership and maintenance of the system serving residents on Plans 1531, M-10 & M-11 as well as the imposition of sewer service annual rates be prepared and presented to Council, and further negotiations continue for the acquiring of additional lands for easement purposes from Horseshoe Resort Corporation. Carried. MOTION NO. 25 Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers It is recommended that Council go In-camera (private session) @ 3:08 p.m. to discuss with the Township solicitor a legal opinion on Gold Mountain Springs as well as Agenda item 4. (h) with respect to a personnel matter, all in accordance with the Township Procedural By-law. Carried. MOTION NO. 26 Moved by Craig, seconded by Dickie It is recommended that Council rise and report from In-camera @ 4:43 p.m. Carried. MOTION NO. 27 Moved by Bell, seconded by Sommers It is recommended that we suspend Rule 2l(d) of the Township's procedural by-law in order to allow the meeting to proceed past the normal adjournment hour of 4:00 p.m. Carried. MOTION NO. 28 Moved by Craig, seconded by Dickie It is recommended that the confidential correspondence from Russell, Christie, Miller, Koughan, Twp. Solicitors, re: Gold Mountain Springs Inc., Pt. Lot 3, Conca 10 (Oro), be received. Carried. MOTION NO. 29 Moved by Dickie, seconded by craig It is recommended that Council not approve of the reimbursement of education and training costs incurred by the member of staff who has commenced with the Arena Manger's course. Recorded vote requested by: councillor Sommers Councillor Bell Councillor Craig Councillor Dickie Councillor Sommers Mayor Beard Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Carried. ^ . - lO - MOTION NO. 30 Moved by Dickie, seconded by Craig It is recommended that we do now adjourn @ 4:48 p.m. Carried. 8 8