07 13 1994 SpCouncil Minutes
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1fBDlfB8DAY. JULY 13. 1114 . 7145 P.K. - COV1lC:IL CBAKBBR8
TWBHTY-PIPH DItTING 1111-1114 COUNCIL
The following members of Council were present:
Mayor Robert E. Drury
Deputy Mayor Ian Beard
Reeve David Caldwell
Deputy Reeve Norman Dalziel
Councillor Donald Bell
Councillor Alastair Crawford
Councillor Joanne Crokam
Councillor Walter Dickie
Councillor Murray Martin
Councillor Leonard Mortson
staff Present:
Mr. Gary Cunnington, Administrator,
Also Present Were:
Al Wrigley, Lloyd Fletcher, Marion
Bartholomew, Bruce wiggins, Allen
Gilchrist, Paul Miller, Mikhail
Bulinau, Geoffrey M. Laplante, John W
Beaucage, David White, Doug Roe and
Ron Green.
Mayor Drury assumed the chair and opened the meeting with prayer.
1. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT":
Mayor Drury, declared a pecuniary interest with item 7 (a) on the
agenda being a deputation by B.A.F.M.A. and item 12 (e) on the
agenda being a By-law to amend the zoning By-law to allow for a
maximum 4 day Highland Games event. The nature being the above
member is involved in a law suit with the owners of the property.
Mayor Drury, Reeve Caldwell and Councillor Crawford declared a
pecuniary interest with item 5 (b) being passing of account to Aird
& Berlis regarding B.A.F.M.A. The nature being the above members
are involved in a law suit with the owners of the property. Mayor
iDrury vacated the chair to Deputy Mayor Beard and he along with the
two members left the table and did not participate in the discussio
or resolution on these items. Reeve Caldwell and Councillor
iCrawford did not assume their chairs until the Special Public
iMeeting regarding B.A.F.M.A. was adjourned.
e
Councillor Crokam declared a pecuniary interest with item 5 on the
agenda being passing of accounts #050860 to Maple Leaf Disposal.
The nature being the Company is owned by her brother-in-law and
sister. The member did not participate or vote on the matter.
2. DEPUTATIONS:
(a) 7:05 p.m.
Public Meeting re: B.A.F.M.A., Zoning
By-law Amendment to rezone lands
located in Part of Lot 22, Conc. 8,
(formerly Oro) to allow for a maximum
4 day Highland Games event.
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(b) 10:00 p.m.
Mr. David White, Township Solicitor,
re: Pt. Lot 21, Conc. 3 (Oro), ~poke
to Council regarding the poten~~al
acquisition of road allowance ~n
exchange for existing roadway.
(c) 8:20 p.m.
Doug Roe, Mid-Ontario Disposal. Gary,
cunnington, Administrator ga~e Counc~
a overview of current compla~nts ,
regarding the new garba~e collec~~on.
Doug Roe spoke to Counc~l ~egard~ng
the complaints and the opt~ons
available as a possible solution to
these problems.
(a)
(b)
(c)
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS:
Township of Oro-Medonte Accounts, June 28, 1994;
Township of Oro-Medonte Account (B.A.F.M.A.) June 28, 1994;
Township of Oro-Medonte Accounts, July 13, 1994;
3.
4.
CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE:
Ministry of Finance, correspondence re: ontario Government
Charging Fee For Supplementary Assessments.
Recommendation: Receive and acknowledge.
(b) Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation, correspondence re:
Public Library Grant.
(a)
Recommendation: Receive and file.
(c)
Shanty Bay Ratepayers Association, correspondence re: Joint
Planning Agreement with city of Barrie.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
(d) David S. White, Township Solicitor, correspondence re: Davie
O.M.B.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
(e) Mervin Faris, Livestock Valuer, Report re: 2 sheep killed by
wolves owned by Catherine Hunnisett, Lot 9, Conc. 5 (formerly
Medonte)
Recommendation: Receive and the Treasurer be authorized to
make compensation to Catherine Hunnisett in the amount of
$350.00.
(f) Jack Anderson, Livestock Valuer, Report re: 1 lamb killed by
wolves owned by Bob Lamb, Lot 7, Conc. 12, (formerly Oro)
Recommendation: Receive and the Treasurer be authorized to
make compensation to Bob Lamb in the amount of $120.00.
(g) Ministry of Transportation, correspondence re: 1994
Supplementary Subsidy Allocation.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
(h) Ontario Clean Water Agency, correspondence re: Application for
Financial Assistance - Engineering Study Municipal Assistance
Program.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
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4.
CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED:
David S. White, Township Solicitor, correspondence re: Alcohol
Risk Management Policy.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Nancy Baker, Hawkestone Hall Board, correspondence re: Letter
of Resignation.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
(i)
(j)
(k)
The Orillia Public Library, correspond7nce
of Unused Portion for Medonte Membersh~p.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Reimbursement
re:
5.
REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
(a)
Gary Cunnington, C.A.O., memo re: Timber Ridge Condominium
Townhouse Project.
Gary Cunnington, C.A.O., memo re: City of Orillia User Fee
Charges for Recreation Services.
Gary cunnington, C.A.O., confidential memo re: Collective
Agreement with Local 3640.
Gary Cunnington, C.A.O., confidential memo re: Collective
Agreement with CUPE Local 3640.
Gary Cunnington, C.A.O., memo re: Ontario Clean Water Agency,
Financial Assistance - Engineering Study - Horseshoe Valley
Sewage.
Gary Cunnington, C.A.O., memo re: Lots Being Held As Security
By Township In Horseshoe Valley.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Henry Sander, Treasurer, report re: 1994 Grant Allocations.
(h) Deputy Reeve Norm Dalziel, memo re: Recreation In Medonte,
Halls & Parks.
(i) Darlene Shoebridge, Clerk, Confidential report re: Temporary
Receptionist Position.
(j) Lynda Aiken, Deputy Clerk, report re: Bingo Hall Proposal, Pt.
Lot 21, Conc. 7.
Mr. Laplante given leave by Council to address the Bingo Hall
proposal with questions being entertained from Council.
6. COMMUNICATIONS:
(a) Town of Innisfil, correspondence re: Initiative to charge
Municipalities for the cost of Supplementary Assessment.
(b) Township of Springwater, correspondence re: Arena Grant
Request.
(c) Oro-Barrie-Orillia Regional Airport Commission, correspondence
re: Oro-Barrie-Orillia Regional Airport Budget.
(d) City of Orillia, correspondence re: Oro-Barrie-Orillia Airport.
(e) County of Simcoe Roads Department, correspondence re: Simcoe
County Mixed Three Pitch Tournament August 20, 1994
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6.
COMMUNICATIONS CONTINUED:
Gibson & Adams, correspondence re: OPA #37 and 796573 ontario
Limited.
Aird & Berlis, Confidential correspondence re: sarjeant (Bass
Lake) .
(f)
(g)
MOTION NO.1
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Martin
Be it resolved that the Agenda for the council Meeting dated
4 b d ted as Printed and circulated (with
Wednesday, July 13, 199 7 a op
the addition of the follow~ng):
9.(f)
Gibson & Adams, Solicitors, correspondence re: OPA
#37 and 796573 ontario Limited.
Doug Roe, Mid ontario re: Garbage contract
7.(c)
9. (g)
Aird & Berlis, confidential correspondence re:
sarjeant (Bass Lake).
Carried.
MOTION NO. 2
Moved by Beard, seconded by Dalziel
Be it resolved that the Minutes of the Special Public Meeting of
Council held on Wednesday, June 15, 1994, (Mullabrack), be adopted
as printed and circulated.
carried.
MOTION NO. 3
Moved by Dalziel, seconded by Mortson
Be it resolved that the Minutes of the special Public Meeting of
Council held on Wednesday, June 15, 1994, (OchrYm), be adopted as
printed and circulated.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 4
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Crokam
Be it resolved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council
held on Wednesday, June 15, 1994 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 5
Moved by Dalziel, seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that the accounts presented for the period ending
Jun7 28, 1~94, in the amount of $3,618,207.39, plus payroll for the
per~od end~n~ June 23, 1994, in the amount of $40,848.03 in
accordance w~th the computer print-out presented to Council, be
approved for paYment.
Note:
Public School Board 2nd \
Separate School Board 2nd \
County 1st Instalment
$2,715,694.38
227,799.17
535.210.00
$3,487,703.55
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 6
Moved by Crokam, seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the Aird & Berlis Invoice #100217 be accepted a
presented, and further the Treasurer be authorized to issue a chequ
in the amount of $3,826.33.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 7
Moved by Beard, seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the Road Expenditures for the period ending Jun
28, 1994, be accepted as presented, and further, the Treasurer be
authorized to issue cheques in the amount of $46,770.00.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 8
Moved by Beard, seconded by Mortson
Be it resolved that the accounts presented for the period ending
July 13, 1994, in the amount of $188,409.50, plus payroll for the
period ending July 7, 1994, in the amount of $67,894.09 in
accordance with the computer print-out presented to Council, be
approved for payment.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 9
Moved by Martin, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the Road Expenditures for the period ending Jul
13, 1994, be accepted as presented, and further, the Treasurer be
authorized to issue cheques in the amount of $62,667.26.
carried
MOTION NO. 10
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Crokam
Be it resolved that the recommendations listed on the Consent Agend
Item No. 6 be received and approved.
carried.
MOTION NO. 11
Moved by Beard, seconded by Dalziel
Be it resolved that the memo from Gary Cunnington, C.A.O., re:
Timber Ridge Condominium Townhouse Project, be received and adopted.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 12
Moved by Mortson, seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that the memo from Gary Cunnington, C.A.O., re: City
of Orillia User Fee Charges for Recreation Services, be received an
adopted.
carried.
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MOTION NO. 13
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Martin
Be ;t resolved that the confidentia,l memo from Gary cunningtona'nd
~ t th Local 3640, be received
C.A.O., re: collective Agreemen w~
adopted.
Recorded vote requested by Deputy Mayor Beard
councillor Mortson
Councillor Martin
councillor Dickie
Deputy Reeve Dalziel
Councillor Crokam
councillor Crawford
Reeve Caldwell
councillor Bell
Deputy Mayor Beard
Mayor Drury
Yea
Nay
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Nay
Yea
Carried
MOTION NO. 14
Moved by Bell, seconded by Beard
Be it resolved that the memo from Gary cunnington, C.A.O., re:
Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 3640, be received and adopted.
Carried
MOTION NO. 15
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam
Be it resolved that the memo from Gary cunnington, C.A.O., re:
ontario Clean Water Agency, Financial Assistance - Engineering stud
- Horseshoe Valley Sewage, be received and adopted.
Carried
MOTION NO. 16
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the memo from Gary cunnington, C.A.O., re: Lots
being held as security by Township in Horseshoe valley, be received
and adopted and lot #101 or 102 be accepted as an alternate.
Carried
MOTION NO. 17
Moved by Martin, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the report from Henry Sander, Treasurer, re:
1994 Grant Allocations be received.
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 18
Moved by Dalziel, seconded by Crawford
f m Deputy Reeve Dalziel, re:
Be it resolved that the me~~ rOd Parks be received and the various
Recreation and Medont7, Haf s ~~94 be approved for a total of
hall and park allocat1ons or
$10,475.00 as follows:
Craighurst Hall
Eady Hall
warminster Hall
Waver ley
Jarratt Hall
Vasey Park
Warminster Park
price's Park
contingency
$500.00
$300.00
$300.00
$100.00
$500.00
$4,000.00
$3,000.00
$750.00
$1,025.00
Carried.
MOTION NO. 19
Moved by Martin, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that the confidential report from Darlene Shoebridge,
Clerk re: Temporary Receptionist position be received and adopted.
Carried.
Motion #21 amended Motion #20 which then incorporated those
amendments.
MOTION NO. 20
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the report from Lynda Aiken, Deputy Clerk re:
Bingo Hall Proposal be received and Council defer their decision on
the Bingo Hall Licence application submitted by Anishinabek Gaming
Enterprises, Pt. Lot 21, Conc. 7 until such time as a Letter of
Qualification has been received from the applicant as issued by the
ontario Gaming commission.
Recorded vote requested by councillor Dickie
Deputy Mayor Beard
Councillor Bell
Reeve Caldwell
Councillor Crawford
Councillor Crokam
Deputy Reeve Dalziel
Councillor Dickie
Councillor Martin
Councillor Mortson
Mayor Drury
Nay
Yea
Yea
Yea
Nay
Yea
Nay
Yea
Yea
Yea
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 21
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Martin
Be it resolved that Motion #20 be amended to re~d "be approved"
subject to a letter of qualification being rece~v7d from the
operator on or before July 30, 1994 by the Townshlp.
carried
MOTION NO. 22
Moved by Beard, seconded by Mortson
Be it resolved that
new survey from Mr.
to the municipality
1990.
the Township of Oro-Medonte when provided with
Mascioli they will accept 66 feet to be deeded
in reference to D. White's letter December 12,
Carried.
MOTION NO. 23
Moved by Dalziel, seconded by Mortson
Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Town of Innisfil
seeking endorsement of a resolution to petition the Province of
ontario not to implement initiative to charge Municipalities for th
cost of Supplementary Assessment, be received and the Council of th
Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte support said resolution,
and further that the Premier, Minister of Finance, Allan K. McLean,
M.P.P. and the Town of Innisfil be so advised.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 24
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Martin
Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Township of
Springwater re: Arena Grant request be received.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 25
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam
Be ~t reso~ved that t~e ~orrespondence from the Oro-Barrie-Orillia
Reg~onal A~rport Comm~ss~on re: Airport budget be received and
adopted.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 26
~oved by Dalziel, seconded by Mortson
~e it resolved t~at the cor~espondence from the City of Orillia
p~oposed resolu~~on concern~ng the Oro-Barrie-Orillia Regional
A~rport be rece~ved.
and
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 27
Moved by Dalziel, seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that the Township of Oro-Medonte participate in the
annual Simcoe County Mixed Three Pitch Fund Raising Tournament at a
cost of $80.00, to be held on Saturday, August 20, 1994 in Minesing
Carried
MOTION NO. 28
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Crokam
Be it resolved that the correspondence from Gibson & Adams,
solicitors, re: OPA #37 and 796573, be received and accepted.
Carried
MOTION NO. 29
Moved by Dalziel, seconded by Mortson
Be it resolved that Aird & Berlis be instructed to propose to the
Solicitor for the Appellants, Harriet Sargeant et aI, in writing an
on a without prejudice basis, that it would consent to an
abandonment of the appeal and not seek any costs in relation to tha
Appeal;
And that such a letter should also propose a time frame for the
payment of the cost award of The ontario Court (General Division)
and address any other pertinent matters, as determined by Aird &
Berlis in consultation with the Township, such as the possible need
to remove or clean up any remaining portions of the building which
is the subject of this litigation and which was recently razed by
fire.
Carried
MOTION NO. 30
Moved by Beard, seconded by Dalziel
Be it resolved that the Treasurer be authorized to apply for an Ess
Credit Card on behalf of the Deputy Fire Chief.
Carried
MOTION NO. 31
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Martin
Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte
strongly opposes the closing of Camp Hillsdale and authorizes Mayor
Drury to work with A. McLean, M.P.P. to approach the Province to
keep the facility operational.
Carried
MOTION NO. 32
Moved by Beard, seconded by Dalziel
Be it resolved that a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an
Agreement with Mid Ontario Disposal for the Collection, Transport
and Recycling of Municipal Garbage, be introduced and read a first
and second time and numbered By-law No. 94-116.
Carried.
That By-law No. 94-116 be read a third time and finally passed, be
engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 33
Moved by Martin, seconded by Crokam
Be it resolved that a By-law to enter into an Agreement with B~y
Animal control to provide such services as pound Keeper and ~n~mal
Control Officer, be introduced and read a first and second t~me and
numbered By-law No. 94-117. Carried
That By-law No. 94-117 be read a third time and finally passed, be
engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
carried
MOTION NO. 34
Moved by Dalziel, seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that a By-law to Authorize the entering into a
Boundary Road Agreement with the Township of Severn be introduced
and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 94-118.
Carried
That By-law No. 94-118 be read a third time and finally passed, be
engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried
MOTION NO. 35
Moved by Dalziel, seconded by Mortson
Be it resolved that a By-law to rezone lands located in Part of Lot
22, Conc. 8 (formerly Oro) to allow for a maximum 4 day Highland
Games event, be introduced and read a first and second time and
numbered By-law No. 94-119.
Carried
That By-law No. 94-119 be read a third time and finally passed, be
engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Crokam
Councillor Mortson
Councillor Martin
Councillor Dickie
Deputy Reeve Dalziel
Councillor Crokam
Councillor Bell
Deputy Mayor Beard
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Carried
MOTION NO. 36
Moved by Dalziel, seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that a Borrowing By-law for Tile Drainage Act
purposes ($42,300.00) be introduce and read a first and second time
and numbered By-law No. 94-120.
Carried
That By-law No. 94-120 be read a third time and finally passed, be
engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried
,
or
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MOTION NO. 37
Moved by Martin, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that a Borrowing By-law for Tile Drainage Act
purposes ($100,000.00) be introduced and read a first and second
time and numbered By-law No. 94-121.
carried
MOTION NO. 38
Moved by Beard, seconded by Dalziel
Be it resolved that a By-law to impose special annual drainage rate
under the Tile Drainage Act, (Robertson, Pt. Lot 13, Conc. 3, Oro),
be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law
No. 94-122.
carried
That By-law No. 94-122 be read a third time and finally passed, be
engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried
MOTION NO. 39
Moved by Crokam, seconded by Dickie
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. 94-123.
carried
That By-law No. 94-123 be read a third time and finally passed, be
engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried
MOTION NO. 40
Moved by Martin, seconded by Caldwell
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn @ 11:00 p.m.
Carried
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HA. R ROBERT E. tmY