12 18 1996 Council Minutes
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18,1996
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
NINETY-SIXTH MEETING 1994-1997 COUNCIL
Council met this evening @ 7:00 p.m. with the following members present:
Present:
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Mayor Ian Beard
Councillor Walter Dickie
Councillor Don Bell
Councillor Neil Craig
Councillor Ron Sommers
Absent:
Deputy Mayor Murray Martin
Councillor Larry Cotton
Staff Present:
Andria Leigh, Development Co-ordinator, Jeff
Brydges, Deputy Treasurer, Deborah Broderick,
Director, Recreation and Economic Development,
Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO/Treasurer.
Also Present:
Shirley Dodwell, Lillian Campbell, David Dodwell,
Janice McLeod, Mary Martin-Smith, Sandy Johnston,
Lillian Pattenden, Anne Moore, Debra Lamberink-
Speere, Tracy Spencer, Grahame Barnett, Earl
Robertson, David Knox, Tony Marquis, Marie Pridham,
Bill Sullivan, Bob Gregory, F. McLaughlin, Timoth
McLaughlin, W. Ander, J. Wilson, J. Partridge, Cindy
Rathwell, Steffanie Rathwell, Don Lamothe, Pat
Crawford, M, McLaughlin-Coggan, Don Coggan.
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"
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None Declared,
2. DEPUTATIONS:
a) 7:00 p,m.
Under the direction of Marilyn Peters, the Hawkestone
Children's Choir performed a number of selections for
Council. The Hawkestone and Area Community
Association served refreshments after the
performance,
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3. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
Mayor Beard introduced David Knox and indicated the Township's appreciation for the
number of hours David has volunteered when serving on the Township Recreation
Advisory Committee over the past three years, two of those as chairman. Also, David
represented the Advisory Committee on the Community Halls/Parks Association, David
has been a volunteer coach for 10 years with Minor Hockey, 3 years to Minor Ball and 5
years to Ladies Ball.
_ The volunteer work David performs is not limited to recreation, David also volunteers
with a Santa Claus Parade Committee, The Family Resource Centre and a Retirement
Home were he contributes many hours to helping where needed,
Appropriately, the certificate presented reads: "The Ontario Municipal Recreation
Association gratefully acknowledges David Knox for volunteer contributions to recreation
which have significantly enhanced the quality of life in the community,"
4. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE:
a) Township of Springwater, Notice re: 3 applications for severing land, North Half
Lot 57, Cone. 1, E.P.R. (formerly Medonte).
b) Town of Midland, Town of Penetanguishene, Town of Tay and Township of
Severn Biosolids and Hauled Sewage Management, correspondence re:
Schedule "c" Class Environmental Assessment.
c) Orillia and District Chamber of Commerce, correspondence re: CN Railway,
d) County of Simcoe, correspondence re: South Dumfries grant to assist with
damages resulting from wind storm.
e) Simcoe County Board of Education, correspondence re: Draft Strategic Plan,
f) Barrie & District Christmas Cheer Inc" correspondence re: Letter of Appreciation
for Donation.
5. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
a) Lynda Aiken, Clerk, memo re: Sinton Land Exchange.
b) Lynda Aiken, Clerk, report re: Site Plan Control Committee.
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c)
Andria Leigh, Development Co-ordinator, report re: Committee of Adjustment
December Committee of Adjustment Decisions,
d) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAOlTreasurer, report re: Comprehensive Insurance
Proposals for 1997-1998.
e) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAOlTreasurer, confidential report re: Legal Opinion (Held
In-Camera).
f) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAOlTreasurer, confidential report re: Personnel Matter
(Held In-Camera).
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6. COMMUNICATIONS:
Motion #1
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Bell
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Be it resolved that the Agenda for Council Meeting dated Wednesday, December 18,
1996, be adopted with the addition of the following:
9. (e) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAOlTreasurer, confidential report re: Personnel Matter
(To be held In-Camera).
Carried,
Motion #2
Moved by Bell, seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the Minutes of the Council Meeting held, Wednesday, December 4,
1996, be adopted,
Carried,
Motion #3
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that Consent Agenda, Item 7, be received and filed,
Carried,
Motion #4
Moved by Bell, seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the memo from Lynda Aiken, Clerk, re: Sinton Land Exchange, be
received and WHEREAS Council passed By-law No. 96-35, being a by-law to establish
procedures for the disposal of real property within the Township of Oro-Medonte
pursuant to subsection 193(2) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O, 1990, c.M.45 on April 17th,
1996;
AND WHEREAS subsection 193(4 )(a) of the said Municipal Act and paragraph 3 of By-
law No. 96-35 requires that, before selling any real property, Council declare the real
e property to be surplus at a meeting open to the public;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The lands described below are hereby deemed to be surplus to the needs of the
Municipality:
Part of the east half of Lot 36, Concession 1 E.P,R., Township of Oro-
Medonte (formerly Township of Oro), County of Simcoe, designated as
Parts 11 and 12 on Plan 51R-16674.
Carried,
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Motion #5
Moved by Bell, seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the report from Lynda Aiken, Clerk, re: Site Plan Control Committee,
be received and adopted.
Carried.
Motion #6
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Moved by Dickie, seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that the report from Andria Leigh, Development Co-ordinator, re:
Committee of Adjustment December Committee of Adjustment Decisions, be received,
Carried,
Motion #7
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that the report from Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAOfTreasurer, re:
Comprehensive Insurance Proposals for 1997-1998, be received and adopted.
Carried.
Motion #8
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that the Minutes of the Oro-Medonte Recreation Advisory Committee
Meeting held Thursday, December 5, 1996, be received.
Carried,
Motion #9
Moved by Bell, seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the Minutes of the Oro-Medonte Planning Advisory Committee
Meeting held Tuesday, December 10, 1996, be received.
Carried.
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Moved by Bell, seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the application by Janet and Robert Currie, South Part of Lot 8, Cone.
8 (Oro) P61/96 proceed to a Public Meeting once the new Official Plan is Council
adopted and a complete Site Plan and confirmation of adequate sewage disposal from
Ministry of Environment and Energy or the Simcoe County District Health Unit is
received and that this property be subject to Site Plan Control to ensure proper
buffering.
Carried.
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Motion #11
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that the application by Larry Cotton, West Part of Lot 8, Cone. 10 (Oro)
P63/96, be tabled until the following items are received:
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Concept plan including structures, greens, tees, fairways, service roads, cart paths,
water features,
Clarification of linkage across the 9th Line to address safety and traffic concerns,
Clarification of proposal for a bed & breakfast including number of rooms and the
relationship of two golf courses,
Receipt of a study of the aggregate potential.
Long range comprehensive plan of the applicant.
Preliminary hydrogeological report.
Carried,
Motion #12
Moved by Bell, seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte support in principle
application P62/96 Nova Continental Development Corp. for a proposed factory outlet
and further that the application proceed to a Public Meeting once the following items
have been received to the satisfaction of the Township:
1. Concept plan for the entire site,
2, Letter from MTO
3. Hydrogeological report
4. Report from AI Lees.
Carried,
Motion #13
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that Report No. 96-18, Committee of the Whole Meeting, held
Wednesday, December 11, 1996 be received and the recommendations contained
therein be adopted.
Carried,
Motion #14
e Moved by Dickie, seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that a By-law with respect to the deletion of the term and expiry date and
to repeal By-law No, 96-102, be introduced and read a first and second time and
numbered By-law No, 96-119.
Carried.
That By-law No. 96-119 be read a third time, and finally passed, be engrossed by the
Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried,
Motion #15
Moved by Craig, seconded by Sommers
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Be it resolved that a By-law to Amend By-law No. 91-91 of the former Township of Oro,
a By-law with respect to imposition of Development Charges and to Repeal By-lay No,
96-103, be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 96-
120.
Carried.
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That By-law No. 96-120 be read a third time, and finally passed, be engrossed by the
Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor,
Motion #16
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Craig
Carried,
Be it resolved that a By-law to Amend By-law No, 96-20 being a By-law to Appoint
Representatives to Various Committees be introduced and read a first and second time
and numbered By-law No. 96-121,
Carried.
That By-law No, 96-121 be read a third time, and finally passed, be engrossed by the
Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor,
Motion #17
Moved by Craig, seconded by Sommers
Carried,
Be it resolved that a By-law to Regulate the Distribution and Use of Water to Fix the
Prices and the Time of Payment and to Amend By-law No, 1051 of the former Township
of Oro, be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No, 96-
122,
Carried,
That By-law No. 96-122 be read a third time, and finally passed, be engrossed by the
Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Motion #18
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Moved by Sommers, seconded by Craig
Carried,
Be it resolved that a By-law to authorize Council to regulate the distribution and use of
water including Plans 309, M92 and M104, be introduced and read a first and second
time and numbered By-law No, 96-123,
Carried,
That By-law No. 96-123 be read a third time, and finally passed, be engrossed by the
Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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Motion #19
Moved by Craig, seconded by Sommers
Be it resolved that a By-law to authorize Council to regulate the distribution and use of
water including Plans M391, M447, and M456, be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-law No. 96-124,
Carried.
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That By-law No. 96-124 be read a third time, and finally passed, be engrossed by the
Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
Motion #20
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Craig
Be it resolved that a By-law to authorize Council to regulate the distribution and use of
water including Plans 1531, M10, M11 and M23, be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-law No, 96-125.
Carried,
That By-law No. 96-125 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the
Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
Motion #21
Moved by Craig, seconded by Sommers
Be it resolved that we do now go In-Camera @ 8:35 p.m, to discuss a legal opinion and
personnel matter.
Carried,
Motion #22
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Craig
Be it resolved that we do now Rise and Report from In-Camera @ 9:55 p,m.
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Carried.
Motion #23
Moved by Craig, seconded by Sommers
Be it resolved that the confidential report from Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO/Treasurer, re:
Legal Opinion, be received and adopted as amended.
Carried,
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Motion #24
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Craig
Be it resolved that WHEREAS the Councilor the Minister, as the case may be, may
change the conditions of a provisional consent at any time before a consent is given;
BE it resolved that:
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Council request the Committee of Adjustment to consider a change of the Provisional
Consent, as per Section 53(23) of the PlanninQ Act. The following changes of condition
are being requested:
That all lease, rental, and time share agreements and other documents contain a clause
which states the following: ''That the undersigned are aware that the servicing for the
Carriage Hills Development was approved by the Ministry of the Environment and
Energy on the basis of a private Sequence Batch Reactor (sewage disposal system)
and will not be considered for assumption and public use by the Municipality and that
the undersigned are aware that Horseshoe Resort Corporation is the operator of said
system,"
That any sewage treatment facilities proposed to serve Carriage Hills Development shall
be privately owned and in the ownership and control of Horseshoe Resort Corporation
or a related corporate entity, In the event that the facility is transferred or assigned in
any way comes into an ownership not associated with Horseshoe Resort Corporation,
the subsequent owner(s) shall acknowledge and agree that the facility shall remain in
private ownership, This condition shall be subject to an agreement which shall be
registered on title,
Carried,
Motion #25
Moved by Craig, seconded by Sommers
Be it resolved that the confidential report from Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAOlTreasurer, re:
Personnel Matter, be received and adopted,
Carried.
Motion #26
Moved by Sommers, seconded by Craig
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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, 96-126,
Carried,
That By-law No. 96-126 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the
Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor,
Carried,
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Motion #27
Moved by Craig, seconded by Sommers
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Be it resolved that we do now adjourn @ 10:05 p.m,
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M:;~an ~~ea d
Clerk, Lynda Aiken
Carried,