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Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Council Meeting Minutes
Electronic Meeting
2018-2022 Council
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough
Councillor Ian Veitch
Councillor Tammy DeSousa
Councillor Cathy Keane
Councillor Shawn Scott
Councillor Randy Greenlaw
9:00 a.m.
Staff Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Andria
Present: Leigh, Director, Development Services; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate
Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services;
Shannon Johnson, Director, Finance/Treasurer; Hugh Murray, Director,
Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Michelle Jakobi, Acting Director,
Environmental Services; Curtis Shelswell, Manager, Chief Municipal Law
Enforcement/Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer; Jennifer Whitley,
Coordinator, Economic Development/Communications; Jenny Legget,
Public Relations Officer/Communications; Janette Teeter, Supervisor,
Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Jason Scharapenko, Information
Technology Technician (IT)
All Council and staff participated via ZOOM platform.
1. Call to Order - Moment of Reflection:
Mayor H.S. Hughes assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order at the above
noted time followed by a moment of reflection.
The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional
land of the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and ancestral territory of the
Huron-Wendat. The Anishnaabek include the Odawa [Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [O-jib-we]
and Pottawatomi [boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee] nations, collectively known as the Three Fires
Confederacy. It continues today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including
the historic Metis Community in Penetanguishene.
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The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this land,
specifically the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri-Council and the
Williams Treaties First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation also continues to pay
respect and protect their ancestors and heritage on this land. We honour the
Indigenous history and culture that has thrived for millennia in this territory and the
Treaties that bind us together as partners in the spirit of a shared sustainable and
prosperous future. We are all Treaty People. Our commitment begins with
acknowledging the Truth so that we can move forward together towards
Reconciliation.
2. Adoption of Agenda:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Motion No. C210414-1
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, April 14, 2021 be
received and adopted.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
4. Closed Session Items:
None.
5. Minutes of Council and Committees:
a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
b) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
Motion No. C210414-2
Moved by Hough, Seconded by DeSousa
Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the
a) Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021;
b) Special Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021
be received and adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
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6. Recognition of Achievements:
None.
7. Public Meetings:
None.
8. Deputations/Presentations:
None.
9. Open Forum:
None.
10. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action:
a) Hugh Murray, Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief re: Fire Safety Grant
Program.
Motion No. C210414-3
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Greenlaw
Be it resolved
1. That the correspondence dated March 11, 2021 from the Ministry of the Solicitor General
and correspondence dated March 25, 2021 from the Ministry of Community Safety and
Correctional Services re: Fire Safety Grant Program be received.
2. That Council supports the use of the funding allocation in the amount of $9,700.00 for the
increased training opportunities and the establishment of a virtual inspection program as
discussed by Hugh Murray, Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief.
3. That the Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate Transfer Payment Agreement on
behalf of the Corporation.
4. That the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services be advised of Council's
decision under the Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chiefs signature.
Carried.
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b) CS2021-11, Jennifer Whitley, Coordinator, Economic Development/ Communications re:
Municipal Accommodations Tax (MAT) Update.
Motion No. C210414-4
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Scott
Be it resolved
1. That CS2021-11, Jennifer Whitley, Coordinator, Economic Development/
Communications re: Municipal Accommodations Tax (MAT) Update be received and
adopted.
2. That the consideration of a MAT continue to be deferred until such time as the COVID-
19 emergency has been concluded and an additional roofed accommodator has
commenced operation in the Township.
3. That Horseshoe Resort be advised of Council's decision under the Coordinator,
Economic Development/ Communications' signature.
Carried.
c) DS2021-41, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Telecommunication Tower— Patti -
Jane Crawford (Owner) and Fontur International Inc. (Agent), 985 Line 7 South, Pre -
Consultation Application 2020-PCA-11.
Motion No. C210414-5
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved
1. That DS2021-41, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Telecommunication Tower —
Patti -Jane Crawford (Owner) and Fontur International Inc. (Agent) 985 Line 7 South, Pre -
Consultation Application 2020-PCA-11 be received and adopted.
2. That Industry Canada be advised that the Township of Oro-Medonte has no concerns
and concurs with Fontur International Inc. proposed installation of a telecommunication
tower to be located at 985 Line 7 South.
3. That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director, Development
Services' signature.
Carried.
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d) DS2021-42, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Telecommunication Tower— Mary
Louise Amos; Paul Ross Amos (Owners) and Fontur International Inc. (Agent), 4171
Line 11 North, Pre -Consultation Application 2020-PCA-12.
Motion No. C210414-6
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Greenlaw
Be it resolved
1. That DS2021-42, Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner re: Telecommunication Tower —
Mary Louise Amos; Paul Ross Amos (Owners) and Fontur International Inc. (Agent), 4171
Line 11 North, Pre -Consultation Application 2020-PCA-12 be received and adopted.
2. That Industry Canada be advised that the Township of Oro-Medonte has no concerns
and concurs with Fontur International Inc. on the proposed installation of a
telecommunication tower to be located at 4171 Line 11 North.
3. That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Director, Development
Services' signature.
Carried.
e) DS2021-49, Curtis Shelswell,-Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement/Chief Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer re: Use of Bicycles -Municipal Law Enforcement Patrols.
Motion No. C210414-7
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Veitch
Be it resolved
1. That DS2021-49, Curtis Shelswell, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement/Chief Municipal
Law Enforcement Officer re: Use of Bicycles -Municipal Law Enforcement Patrols be
received and adopted.
2. That Council approve Option # 1 as outlined in DS2021-49.
3. That the costs for the purchase or rental of bikes be funded from the approved 2021
Vehicle Acquisition budget surplus.
4. That the Manager, Municipal Law Services/Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
report back to Council in the Fall of 2021 on the success of the initiative.
Carried.
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f) DS2021-50, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Heritage Committee
Appointment.
Motion No. C210414-8
Moved by Keane, Seconded by DeSousa
Be it resolved
1. That DS2021-50, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Heritage Committee
Appointment be received and adopted.
2. That the appropriate by-law to amend the by-law to establish the Heritage Committee and
appoint up to six (6) members of the Public be brought forward for Council's
consideration.
3. That Council support the appointment of two additional members to the 2018-2022
Heritage Committee being Stephen Davids and Jessie Woodrow.
4. That all applicants be advised of Council's decision under the Mayor's signature.
Carried.
g) F12021-8, Derek Hnatiuk, Manager, Finance/Deputy Treasurer re: Statement of 2019
Development Charges Activity.
Motion No. C210414-9
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Scott
Be it resolved
1. That F12021-8, Derek Hnatiuk, Manager, Finance/Deputy Treasurer re: Statement of
2019 Development Charges Activity be received and adopted.
2. That Council accepts the Treasurer's declaration that the Township is in compliance with
section 59.1(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997.
3. That F12021-8 and related attachments be posted on the Township's website.
Carried.
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h) CS2021-7, Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk re: 2021 Oro-Medonte Citizen and Ontario
Senior of the Year Awards.
Motion No. C210414-10
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved
1. That Report CS2021-7, Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk re: 2021 Oro-Medonte Citizen and
Ontario Senior of the Year Awards be received and adopted.
2. That John Crawford be approved by Council as the recipient of the 2021 Oro-Medonte
Citizen of the Year Award as voted by the Citizen/Senior of the Year Advisory Group
through the approved voting process.
3. That Sheila Craig be approved by Council as the recipient of the 2021 Ontario Senior of
the Year as voted by the Citizen/Senior of the Year Advisory Group through the approved
voting process.
4. That staff proceed accordingly to arrange the two award recognition ceremonies.
5. That a review be completed with the Group members to solicit their input and any
suggested improvements that may be considered prior to the 2022 process.
6. And that the recipients be notified of Council's decision under the Mayor's signature.
Carried.
i) DS2021-051, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: City of Orillia Land Needs
Assessment.
Motion No. C210414-11
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Greenlaw
Be it resolved
1. That DS2021-051, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: City of Orillia Land
Needs Assessment be received and adopted.
2. That the Township of Oro-Medonte advise the City of Orillia, under the Mayor's signature,
of our interest to be informed at all stages of the City's Municipal Comprehensive Review
(MCR) process and request the opportunity to discuss the Township's involvement in the
Boundary Expansion Study.
3. That Planning staff continue to monitor the City of Orillia's MCR and the Technical Land
Evaluation for Settlement Boundary Expansion study with respect to the potential impacts
on the Township of Oro-Medonte.
4. That the Township participate in any discussions with the City of Orillia, the County of
Simcoe, and the Townships of Severn and Ramara, and report to Council as needed.
Carried.
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j) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Update on COVID-19 Actions.
Motion No. C210414-12
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved
1. That the information presented by Robin Dunn, CAO re: Update on COVID-19 Actions
and correspondence from the City of Orillia re: City of Orillia Waterfront Parking and Boat
Launch Program - Summer 2021 be received.
2. And further that Staff are seeking Council's confirmation to decline the City of Orillia's
offer pertaining to the 2021 Waterfront Parking and Boat Launch program.
3. That staff report back in May regarding the implementations of Oro-Medonte's processes.
Carried.
11.Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only:
a) CS2021-8, Vanessa Cooper, Executive Assistant, Mayor and Council & CAO re:
Corporate Projects Status Update — January, February 2021.
b) F12021-7, Derek Hnatiuk, Manager, Finance/Deputy Treasurer re: Statement of 2019
Investment Activity.
c) F12021-9, Derek Hnatiuk, Manager, Finance/Deputy Treasurer re: 2019 Reserve
Activities.
d) F12021-10, Janice MacDonald, Accounting Clerk re: Statement of Accounts, Quarter 4,
October 1, 2020-December 31, 2020.
Motion No. C210414-13
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved that the reports, as listed under Item #11, Reports of Municipal Officers for
Information Only, be received:
a) CS2021-8, Vanessa Cooper, Executive Assistant, Mayor and Council & CAO re:
Corporate Projects Status Update — January, February 2021.
b) F12021-7, Derek Hnatiuk, Manager, Finance/Deputy Treasurer re: Statement of 2019
Investment Activity.
c) F12021-9, Derek Hnatiuk, Manager, Finance/Deputy Treasurer re: 2019 Reserve
Activities.
d) F12021-10, Janice MacDonald, Accounting Clerk re: Statement of Accounts, Quarter 4,
October 1, 2020-December 31, 2020.
Carried.
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12. Reports of Members of Council:
a) Updates from Council Representatives — County of Simcoe and Township
Partners and Agencies.
The following members of Council provided updates: Mayor H.S. Hughes, Deputy
Mayor Hough, Councillors Veitch, Keane and Scott.
13.Announcements:
The following member of Council provided announcements: Mayor H.S. Hughes.
14. Consent Agenda:
a) Announcements of Interest to the Public:
1. County of Simcoe, 2021 Bursary Program, Application due before July 30, 2021.
b) Minutes of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meeting held on Friday, February
26, 2021.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
c) Minutes of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority meeting held on Friday,
February 26, 2021.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
d) Correspondence dated March 18, 2021 from Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General re: Update
from Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment Boards Under the Community Safety
and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA).
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
e) Correspondence received March 19, 2021 from Ontario Recreation Facilities Association
Inc. (ORFA) re: Services Awareness Update.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
f) Correspondence dated March 19, 2021 from Town of Plympton-Wyoming re: Carbon
Tax.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
g) Correspondence dated March 23, 2021 from the Town of Fort Erie re: Cannabis
Licensing and Enforcement.
Staff Recommendation: Receive, Support and Advise under Mayor's Signature.
h) Correspondence dated April 2, 2021 from Debbie Palmer re: Clear Cutting Development.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
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i) Correspondence dated April 7, 2021 from Lucas Meyer, Senior Consultant, Enterprise
Canada Inc. re: Recognition of #DoctorsDay2021, May 1, 2021.
Staff Recommendation: Receive, Support, Advise under the Mayor's Signature.
Motion No. C210414-14
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Veitch
Be it resolved that the staff recommendations with respect to the items listed under "Consent
Agenda Correspondence" be adopted as printed with the exception of Items 14d), 14g) and
14h) to be voted on separately.
a) Announcements of Interest to the Public:
1. County of Simcoe, 2021 Bursary Program, Application due before July 30, 2021.
b) Minutes of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meeting held on Friday, February
26, 2021.
Received for Information Only.
c) Minutes of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority meeting held on Friday, February
26, 2021.
Received for Information Only.
e) Correspondence received March 19, 2021 from Ontario Recreation Facilities Association
Inc. (ORFA) re: Services Awareness Update.
Received for Information Only.
f) Correspondence dated March 19, 2021 from Town of Plympton-Wyoming re: Carbon
Tax.
Received for Information Only.
i) Correspondence dated April 7, 2021 from Lucas Meyer, Senior Consultant, Enterprise
Canada Inc. re: Recognition of #Doctors Day202 1, May 1, 2021.
Received, Supported, Advised under the Mayor's Signature.
Carried.
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g) Correspondence dated March 23, 2021 from the Town of Fort Erie re: Cannabis
Licensing and Enforcement.
Motion No. C210414-15
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Veitch
Be it resolved
1. That Item 14g) correspondence dated March 23, 2021 from the Town of Fort Erie re:
Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement be received.
2. That the correspondence dated March 23, 2021 from the Town of Fort Erie be supported.
3. That the Town of Fort Erie be advised under the Mayor's signature.
Carried.
d) Correspondence dated March 18, 2021 from Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General re:
Update from Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment Boards Under the
Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA).
Motion No. C210414-16
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved
1. That Item 14d) correspondence dated March 18, 2021 from Sylvia Jones, Solicitor
General re: Update from Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment Boards Under
the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) be received.
2. That staff report back after preliminary discussions have occurred.
Carried.
h) Correspondence dated April 2, 2021 from Debbie Palmer re: Clear Cutting Development.
Motion No. C210414-17
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Scott
Be it resolved that Item 14h) correspondence dated April 2, 2021 from Debbie Palmer re:
Clear Cutting Development be received and referred to staff for a response under the
Mayor's signature.
Unanimously Carried.
15. Communications/Petitions:
None.
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16.Notice of Motions:
None.
17. By -Laws:
a) 2021-043: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Contract between The Township of
Oro-Medonte and The Barrie Public Library Board for a Term of One Year and to Repeal
By-law No. 2020-031.
b) 2021-044: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Contract between The Township of
Oro-Medonte and The Orillia Public Library Board for a Term of One Year and to Repeal
By-law No. 2020-030.
c) 2021-045: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Contract between The Township of
Oro-Medonte and The Severn Township Public Library Board for a Term of One Year
and to Repeal By-law No. 2020-033.
d) 2021-046: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Contract between The Township of
Oro-Medonte and The Midland Public Library Board for a Term of One Year and to
Repeal By-law No. 2020-032.
e) 2021-049: A By-law to Amend By-law 2019-021 "A By-law to Establish a Heritage
Committee and to repeal and replace By-law 2013-017 (Heritage Committee)".
Motion No. C210414-18
Moved by Hough, Seconded by DeSousa
Be it resolved that
a) 2021-043: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Contract between The Township of
Oro-Medonte and The Barrie Public Library Board for a Term of One Year and to Repeal
By-law No. 2020-031.
b) 2021-044: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Contract between The Township of
Oro-Medonte and The Orillia Public Library Board for a Term of One Year and to Repeal
By-law No. 2020-030.
c) 2021-045: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Contract between The Township of
Oro-Medonte and The Severn Township Public Library Board for a Term of One Year and
to Repeal By-law No. 2020-033.
d) 2021-046: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Contract between The Township of
Oro-Medonte and The Midland Public Library Board for a Term of One Year and to
Repeal By-law No. 2020-032.
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e) 2021-049: A By-law to Amend By-law 2019-021 "A By-law to Establish a Heritage
Committee and to repeal and replace By-law 2013-017 (Heritage Committee)".
be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed
by the Mayor.
Carried.
18.Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items):
None.
19.Confirmation By -Law:
a) 2021-050: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on
Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
Motion No. C210414-19
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Scott
Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2021-050: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Council meeting held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 be read a first, second and third time,
passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
20.Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. C210414-20
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 12:45 p.m.
Mayor, H.S. Hugh
Cler Yvonne Aubichon
Carried.
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