09 17 1997 Council Minutes
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, September 17, 1997
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
ONE HUNDRED & EIGHTEENTH MEETING 1994-1997 COUNCIL
Council met this evening @ 7:00 p.m. with the following members present:
Present:
Mayor Ian Beard
Deputy Mayor Murray Martin
Councillor Walter Dickie
Councillor Neil Craig
Councillor Thelma Halfacre
Councillor Ron Sommers
Absent:
Councillor Don Bell
Staff Present:
Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAOlTreasurer, Andria Leigh,
Planner, Jeff Brydges, Deputy Treasurer.
Also Present:
Nick McDonald, Edna Anderson, Derek Anderson,
Karen Sanderson, Bob Birnie, Murray Bonney, Lillian
Bonney, Frances Sutton, Geo Sutton, Rosemary
Dunsmore, Shirley Woodrow, Garth Daniels, Gail
Donovan, Rex Meadley.
Mayor Ian Beard assumed the chair and called the meeting to order, followed by prayer.
1. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT"
Councillor Dickie declared a pecuniary interest with item 11 (a), the nature being
Councillor Dickie's wife is the owner of property mentioned in the report. Councillor
Craig declared a pecuniary interest with item 11 (a), the nature being Councillor Craig is
the owner of property mentioned in the report. Councillors Dickie and Craig left the
room and did not vote or participate in the motion.
2. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS
Nick McDonald, Planning Partnership presented to Council an award from OPPI for the
open and professional manner in which the Official Plan of the Township of Oro-
Medonte was prepared. Mayor Beard accepted the award on behalf of Council.
3. DEPUTATIONS
(a) 7:13 p.m.
Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAOlTreasurer, provided
an overview of the proposed offer for the CN
land from Thunder Bridge to Orillia in the
amount of $1.00. It was indicated that the land
from Thunder Bridge to Barrie was too
expensive and Council was not in a position to
consider this property. It was indicated that it is
intended that through negotiations with a
developer, a 5% parkland dedication along
Shanty Bay Road will provide a trail
continuation to close to Barrie.
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3. DEPUTATIONS CONTINUED:
Questions from the audience were responded
to by the Council and CAO. Comments were
made by the audience regarding partnerships
for the maintenance and upkeep of the trail.
4. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE:
(a) Oro-Medonte Community Policing Committee, Minutes re: Meetings held June 3,
1997 and September 2,1997.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
5. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
(a) Andria Leigh, Township Planner, report re: Nova Continental Corporation.
(b) Lynda Aiken, Clerk, report re: Poll 315 Edgar Occupational Centre.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, correspondence re: Property Issues.
(b) Randy Clayton, correspondence re: Consent Application B -17/96
7. NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAOlTreasurer, re: Update of Legal Issues (To be held In-
Camera ).
8. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD
Comments from the audience related to negotiating a deal with the City of Barrie and the
trading of land in association with Lake Simcoe Regional Airport. It was felt that care
should be taken. Councillor Dickie responded as to the benefits to the municipality
through the Airport.
A question came from the audience regarding the Gravel Pits paying a fee per tonne to
the municipality. Mayor Beard responded regarding the agreement with the Pit Owners.
Councillor Sommers provided that this municipality does receive 4ct1tonne.
The repair of the 5/6 Sideroad was questioned and Mayor Beard and Councillor Craig
indicated that this road was in the 5 year plan. Councillor Sommers advised that this
road was not a Haul Route.
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Motion #1
Moved by Martin, seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Regular Council Meeting, dated Wednesday,
September 17, 1997 be adopted as printed and circulated with the following
amendment:
11. (c)
To read: Oro-Medonte Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes,
meeting held Tuesday, September 9, 1997.
13. (a)
Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAOlTreasurer, re: Update of Legal Issue (To be
held In-Camera).
Carried.
Motion #2
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Martin
Be it resolved that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held, Wednesday,
September 3, 1997 be adopted.
Carried.
Motion #3
Moved by Martin, seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the recommendations listed on the Consent Agenda Item 7, be
received and adopted.
Carried.
Motion #4
Moved by Martin, seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the C.A.O. be authorized to finalize an offer to CN for the purchase of
the land from Thunder Bridge to Orillia.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Sommers
Councillor Craig Yea
Councillor Dickie Yea
Councillor Halfacre Yea
Deputy Mayor Martin Yea
Councillor Sommers Yea
Mayor Beard Yea
Carried.
Motion #5
Moved by Martin, seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the report from Andria Leigh, Township Planner, re: Nova
Continental Corporation, be received and adopted.
Carried.
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Motion #6
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Martin
Be it resolved that the report from Lynda Aiken, Clerk re: Poll 315 Edgar Occupational
Centre, be received and adopted.
Carried.
Motion #7
Moved by Martin, seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the correspondence from Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission
be received and further it is recognized and appreciated that the City of Barrie is
considering to convey to the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport a triangular piece of property
for an instrument precision runway strip in exchange for the easement to the Barrie
Biosolids Facility; however, it is recommended that should Barrie City Council support
this conveyance, the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to
approach the City of Barrie for financial consideration to assist with the reconstruction of
the 7th Line in compensation of the resulting impact on this roadway.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Sommers
Councillor Sommers Yea
Deputy Mayor Martin Yea
Councillor Halfacre Yea
Councillor Dickie Yea
Councillor Craig Yea
Mayor Beard Yea
Carried.
Motion #8
Moved by Craig, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that the correspondence from Randy Clayton, re: Consent Application B -
17/96, Conc. 14, Pt. Lot 22, Plan 640A, Pt. Lot 8 (Oro) be received and Council grant an
exemption to Section 13 of By-law 91-91, and that the Development Charge be deferred
until issuance of a building permit in accordance with Section 14 of By-law 91-91 of the
former Township of Oro.
Recorded vote requested to Councillor Sommers
Councillor Craig Nay
Councillor Dickie Nay
Councillor Halfacre Nay
Deputy Mayor Martin Nay
Councillor Sommers Nay
Mayor Beard Nay
Defeated.
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Motion #9
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Martin
Be it resolved that Report No. 97-18, Committee ofthe Whole meeting held
Wednesday, September 10,1997, be received and the recommendations adopted.
Carried.
Motion #10
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Craig
Be it resolved that the Minutes of the Oro-Medonte Recreation Advisory Committee
meeting, held Thursday, September 4, 1997, be received.
Carried.
Motion #11
Moved by Craig, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that the Recreation Advisory Committee approve the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan with minor modifications resulting from the Open House and
Public Meeting and Council will receive same.
Carried.
Motion #12
Moved by Martin, seconded by Craig
Be it resolved that the Minutes of the Oro-Medonte Planning Advisory Committee
Meeting held September 9, 1997, be received.
Carried.
Motion #13
Moved by Craig, seconded by Sommers
Be it resolved that the Planning Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 10, 1997
be amended as per Committee recommendation of September 9,1997.
Carried.
Motion #14
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Craig
Be it resolved that Application P65/97, Scotchbrook Holdings Inc. proceed to a public
meeting if a favourable decision is reached by Committee of Adjustment and further that
a 10' easement along the Shanty Bay Road be considered by Council in lieu of a
parkland dedication.
Carried.
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Motion #15
Moved by Halfacre, seconded by Sommers
Be it resolved that Application P66/97 Del-Coin Holdings Inc. proceed to a Public
Meeting subject to verification of availability of access to the Township road and
verification of ownership of former Township Road Allowance.
Carried.
Motion #16
Moved by Craig, seconded by Sommers
I Be it resolved that Application P67/97 Hardwood Hills be deferred until comments from
I the County can be obtained.
Carried.
Motion #17
Moved by Craig, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that Application P64/97 Samsoondar proceed to a Public Meeting.
Carried.
Motion #18
Moved by Craig, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that a By-law to provide for reduced hours of voting in institutions be
introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law NO.97 -68.
Carried.
That By-law No. 97-68 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the
Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
Motion #19
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that a By-law to provide for advance votes to be held prior to voting day,
be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 97-69.
Carried.
That By-law No. 97-69 be read a third time, finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk,
signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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Motion #20
Moved by Craig, seconded by Sommers
Be it resolved that we do now go In-Camera @ 8:46 p.m. to discuss a legal issue.
Carried.
Motion #21
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Craig
Be it resolved that we do now Rise and Report from In-Camera @ 9:25 p.m.
Carried.
Motion #22
Moved by Craig, seconded by Halfacre
Be it resolved that the C.A.O. be authorized to finalize an offer to CN for the purchase of
land from O'Brien St. to Georgina Drive.
Carried.
Motion #23
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Craig
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. 97-70.
Carried.
That By-law No. 97-70 be read a third time and finally passed be engrossed by the
Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
Motion #24
Moved by Craig, seconded by Sommers
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn @ 9:27 p.m.
Carried.
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Mayor, Ian Beard
Clerk, Lynda Aiken