06 24 1998 COW Minutes
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Report No. 98-15, Wednesday, June24, 1998 @ 9:00 a.m. - Robinson Room
Present:
Mayor Ian Beard
Deputy Mayor Don Bell
Councillor Lillian McConnell
Councillor Ralph Hough
Councillor Neil Craig
Councillor Ron Sommers
Councillor Ruth Fountain
Absent:
Staff Present:
Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO/Treasurer, Jeff Brydges,
Acting Treasurer, Jerry Ball, Roads Superintendent,
Paul Eenhoorn, Fire Chief, Keith Mathieson, Manager
Public Works, Deborah Broderick, Director
Recreation & Community Economic Development,
Joe Casey, Deputy Fire Chief
Also Present Were:
David Bachly, Heights of Moonstone, Peter Smith,
Reid & Associates, Basil & Thelma Hogendoon,
Carthew Bay, Bob Hodgson, Frank Haylow, O.F.M.
Mayor Beard chaired the meeting and called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
Council recessed for lunch @ 12:00 noon and reconvened @ 1:10 p.m.
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF: -IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT.
None declared.
2. DEPUTATIONS:
9:08 a.m.
Mr. David Bachly addressed Council
with respect to his subdivision by
outlining what has occurred there with
roads, construction of a well, Bell,
Hydro, gas and the post office. A
proposal was presented to Council for
their consideration regarding the
additional costs associated with the
water system for the Heights of
Moonstone. Mr. Bachly would like to
stage the subdivision and put in the
services but not name the lots. A model
house is proposed and it is proposed to
deed 10 acres to the Township.
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Deputations (cont'd):
9:45 a.m.
Councillor Craig:
Councillor Sommers:
Councillor McConnell:
Councillor Hough:
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Members of Council reports re: Various
Committees.
Royal Victoria Hospital - The hospital has been
experiencing financial difficulties, and the Province
has been requested to perform an audit to ascertain
the changes that would be required to operate more
effectively. The concern for the problems facing the
Royal Victoria Hospital have been placed before the
Minister of Health. The hospital itself is a world class
facility.
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority -
There are 18 Municipalities involved with the
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. 1/6 of the
Township of Oro-Medonte is located in this area.
Efficiencies are being achieved through the various
changes currently taking place. The Conservation
Authority will now provide services under the
Fisheries Act. Councillor Craig sits on the Executive
Committee.
Site Plan Committee - The proposed Site Plan for
the Larry Cotton Property, West Part of Lot 8, Conc.
10, former Township of Oro was the last proposal put
forth.
Fire & Emergency Steering Committee - A major
process has started with the Master Plan. This will
be beneficial to the Municipality.
Economic Development Steering Committee - The
Terms of Reference have been established.
Community Policing Committee - This Committee
has now recessed for the summer months.
Oro Secondary Plan Steering Committee - There
has been one meeting held to date, and plans are
being formulated for future meetings.
Orillia Public Library - Funding continues to be a
problem for the Orillia Public Library. We are looking
at more services which could possibly be provided.
Further discussions will be taking place regarding the
union of small libraries.
Coldwater & District Community Centre - A new
Zamboni is being purchased by the Arena.
Severn Sound Environmental Association - The
main project at present affecting this Municipality is
the mapping of Bass Lake.
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Deputations (cont'd):
Councillor Hough:
Lake Simcoe Regional Airport - The Airport's initial
debt will be paid oft this year. The City of Orillia has
been more active with the Airport. A turn-around
area and a parallel runway are two of the projects at
this point, as well as opening up the swamp area.
CKVR is assisting with a proposed promotional video.
Gas sales have increased.
Councillor Fountain:
Planning Advisory Committee - One meeting has
been held, and another is expected for July.
Parks and Recreation Committee - This Committee
is very involved with the Community Halls in our
Municipality. We are currently looking at secondary
studies and uses on CN lands. This is a very busy
Committee.
Deputy Mayor Bell:
Planning Advisory Committee - Another meeting is
planned for July regarding the Oro Centre secondary
study.
General Services at the County - There have been
many meeting attended, and By-laws are being
looked at for charities and seniors. Some discussion
has occurred regarding commercial banding and
industrial rates.
Mayor Ian Beard:
County - All Social Housing and Social Services are
to be handled by the County, and discussions will
occur with the City of Barrie.
Lake Simcoe Regional Airport - The Commission
will be pleased that the yth Line will soon be paved.
3. FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE:
a) Michael Vandergeest, Livestock Valuer, report re: Calf killed by wolves. Calf
owned by Steve & Nena Johnson, Concession 3, Lot 15 (Medonte).
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b) Report No. F&E98-01, Joe Casey, Deputy Chief, re: Fire & Emergency
Services Master Plan: Draft Terms of Reference.
c) Report No. BD1998-9, Ron Kolbe, Director Building/Planning Development,
re: May 1998 Building Report.
d) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO/Treasurer, report re: Request for Relief of
Development Charge (McKinnon).
e) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO/Treasurer, re: 1998 Budget.
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4. PUBLIC WORKS:
a) Report No. RDS98-10, Jerry Ball, Road Superintendent, re: Cotton Road
Agreement.
5. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
a) Report No. PD1998-13, Colleen Phillips, Zoning Administrator, re: Committee
of Adjustment Decisions, June 11, 1998.
6. COMMUNITY SERVICE:
7. ADDENDUM:
a) Report No. ADM98-26, Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO/Treasurer, re:
Development Charges.
b) Report No. PW98-29, Keith Mathieson, Manager Public Works, re:
Compensation from the County of Simcoe for former Township of Oro and
former Township of Medonte's Landfill Sites.
c) Councillor Craig, discussion re: possible sale of road allowance.
d) Councillor Craig, discussion re: Police Steering Committee.
8. IN-CAMERA SESSION:
a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO/Treasurer, confidential report re: Personnel
Matter (To be Held In Camera).
Motion No. 1
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Craig
It is recommended that the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting
dated Wednesday, June 24, 1998, be adopted as printed and circulated, with
the addition of the following:
9. a) Report No. ADM98-26, Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO/Treasurer, re:
Development Charges.
b) Report No. PW98-29, Keith Mathieson, Manager Public Works, re:
Compensation from the County of Simcoe for former Township of Oro and
former Township of Medonte's Landfill Sites.
c) Councillor Craig, discussion re: possible sale of road allowance.
d) Councillor Craig, discussion re: Police Steering Committee.
Carried.
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Motion No. 2
Moved by Craig, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended that the proposal of Mr. David Bachly, Bachly Developments
Limited re: Subdivision Agreement be received and referred to Keith Mathieson,
Manager of Public Works, for a report to Council.
Carried.
Motion No.3
Moved by Craig, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended that the report from Michael Vandergeest, Livestock Valuer,
re: calf owned by Steve & Nena Johnson, Concession 3, Lot 15, (Medonte), calf
killed by wolves, be received and the Treasurer be authorized to compensate
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson in the amount of $350.00.
Carried.
Motion No.4
Moved by Hough, Seconded by McConnell
It is recommended that Report No. F&E98-01 from Joe Casey, Deputy Fire Chief,
re: Fire & Emergency Services Master Plan (Draft Terms of Reference) be
received and adopted.
Carried.
Motion No.5
Moved by Hough, Seconded by McConnell
It is recommended that Report No. BD1998-9 from Ron Kolbe, Director
Building/Planning Development, re: May 1998 Building Report be received.
Carried.
Motion No.6
Moved by McConnell, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended that the report from Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO/Treasurer, re:
Request for Relief of Development Charge (McKinnon) be received and
adopted.
Recorded Vote Requested by Deputy Mayor Bell
Deputy Mayor Bell
Councillor Craig
Councillor Fountain
Councillor Hough
Councillor McConnell
Councillor Sommers
Mayor Beard
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Nay
Yea
Carried.
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Motion No, 7
Moved by McConnell, Seconded by Hough
It is recommended that Report No. RDS98-10 from Jerry Ball, Road
Superintendent, re: Cotton Road Agreement be received.
Carried.
Motion No.8
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Sommers
It is recommended that Report No. PD1998-13 from Colleen Phillips, Zoning
Administrator, re: Committee of Adjustment Decisions from the meeting of June
11, 1998 be received.
Carried.
Motion No.9
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Bell
It is recommended that Report No. ADM98-26, Jennifer Zieleniewski,
CAO/Treasurer, re: Development Charges be received and adopted.
Carried.
Motion No. 10
Moved by Sommers, Seconded by Fountain
It is recommended that Report No. PW98-29, Keith Mathieson, Manager Public
Works, re: Compensation from the County of Simcoe for former Township of Oro
and former Township of Medonte's Landfill Sites be received and adopted.
Carried.
Motion No. 11
Moved by Sommers, Seconded by Bell
It is recommended that we do now go In-Camera @ 2:53 p.m. to discuss
personnel matters.
Carried.
Motion No. 12
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Sommers
It is recommended that we do Rise and Report from In-Camera @ 2:58 p.m.
Carried.
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Motion No. 13
Moved by Sommers, Seconded by Bell
It is recommended that the Confidential Report from Jennifer Zieleniewski,
CAO/Treasurer, re: personnel matter (to be Held In-Camera) be received and
adopted.
Carried.
Motion No. 14
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Fountain
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 2:59 p.m.
Carried.
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