09 14 1994 COW Minutes
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REPOR~ NO. 14-11, WBDNBSDAY, SBPTEKBER 14,1114' 1100 A.K.-
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Present:
Deputy Mayor Ian Beard
Reeve David Caldwell
Deputy Reeve Norman Dalziel
Councillor Donald Bell
Councillor Alastair Crawford
Councillor JoanneCrokam left
Councillor Walter Dickie
Councillor Murray Martin
Councillor Leonard Mortson
@ 4:15 p.m.
Absent:
Mayor Robert Drury
staff Present:
Mr. Gary Cunnington, C.A.O., Lynda Aiken,
Deputy Clerk, Ron Kolbe, Chief Building
Official, Fred Haughton, Public Services
Administrator, Deborah Broderick, Parks and
Recreation Manager, Henry Sander, Treasurer,
Kris Menzies, Planner.
Also Present Were:
Bill & Joan Reid, Ron Trew, Jim Mendall, Al
Lees, Township Engineer, Lillian McConnell,
Arlie Whetham, Vince Baffa
Deputy Mayor Beard chaired the meeting and called the meeting to
order @ 9:00 a.m.
1.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND
THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT"
2.
DEPUTATIONS:
(a)
9:30 a.m.
Detachment Commander, M. E.
Armstrong, O.P.P. (Did not attend a
scheduled)
(b)
10:30 a.m.
Bill and Joan Reid spoke to Council
regarding use of property located
Lot 11, Conc. 7 (Oro) owned by York
Sand & Gravel. Mr. Reid provided
history of property since 1973 whic
was subject to an OMB Hearing and
subsequent Agreement, and was
seeking information and guidance
from the Municipality as to the
intended or future use of the
property, and compliance or
enforcement of past agreements.
(c)
11:05 a.m.
Mr. Ron Trew and Mr. Artie Whetham,
representing Waverley Monument
Committee addressed Council seeking
financial support for the memorial
cenotaph. The memorial commemorate
soldiers from the Waverley and
surrounding areas. Expenditures of
the Volunteer Committee include
lighting, grass cutting, monument
repairs and on-going maintenance.
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(d)
Note:
(e)
(f)
(g)
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11:25 a.m.
Ron Kolbe, By-law Enforcement
Officer spoke to Council regarding
enforcement matter on Pt. Lot 40,
Conc. 1,(Medonte) owned by George
Snider. Mr. Kolbe provided basis 0
which an infraction had been
occurring, being portable sawmill
for commercial purposes being
operated from site which was
contrary to the zoning by-law.
Illegal use generated traffic, nois
and dust. As a result of
investigation and advising the
owner/tenant of the zoning
infraction, the operation had
ceased. Staff was given direction
to advise the owner that the
interpretation and enforcement of
the by-law was appropriate and that
a re-zoning would be required if th
use of the property was to be
contrary to current day permitted
zoning uses.
council recessed for lunch @ 12:00 p.m. and reconvened
at 12:50 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
Mr. Jim Mendall addressed Council
with regard to Debenture due date
for Tile Drainage Loan. As previous
practice in former Medonte allowed
for the loan payment to be made at
time of debenture issue, Mr. Mendal
was requesting continuation of same
with Oro-Medonte.
1:55 p.m.
Deborah Broderick, Parks and
Recreation Manager addressed Counci
concerning role of the Department
with respect to Program involvement
Ms. Broderick also informed Council
that as host Municipality for the
Annual ontario Municipal Recreation
Association Conference October 14-
15, any budget deficit is to be
absorbed by the Township of Oro-
Medonte. In addition to the
registration costs, revenue is also
derived from a Ministry of Tourism
Recreation Grant.
2:00 p.m.
Fred Haughton, Public Services
Administrator and Mr. Al Lees,
Township Engineer spoke to Council
concerning two drainage matters:
1. Gray (Country Club Lane -
Horseshoe Valley) As the affected
area (lot) is considered to be an
established drainage pattern at tim
of development, the municipality
would not be responsible for any
remedial work.
2. Pratt (Craighurst/Woodlands)
Continuing concerns have been
expressed by the abutting owners to
Maplehill Development (Pt. Lot 37,
Conc. 1) of improper drainage and
erosion due to preconstruction
works. General discussion took
place with the Township Engineers
directed (by resolution) to
correspond with the Development
owners by October 31, 1994.
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(j)
(k)
(I)
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
5.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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3.
FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE:
(a)
(b)
B & J Farms, correspondence re: Tile Drainage Loan.
Ian Vasey, Treasurer, Vasey Park Committee, correspondence
re: Vasey Park Committee bank account.
(c)
Henry Sander, Treasurer, report re: Risk Management Insuranc
Review.
(d)
(e)
Henry Sander, Treasurer, memo re: Business Tax write Off.
Henry Sander, Treasurer, memo re: Residential and Commercial
Garbage Charge.
(f)
Henry Sander, Treasurer, memo re: Residential Garbage Charge
and Commercial Garbage Charge.
(g)
Darlene Shoebridge, Clerk, memo re: Upgrade Sound System-
Council Chambers.
(h)
Gary Cunnington, C.A.O., memo re: Encroachment on Road
Allowance, Lot 24, Plan M-123.
(i)
County of Simcoe, Solid Waste Management Department,
correspondence re: Waste Management By-law Enforcement.
Ross W. Bradley, correspondence re: Freedom of Information
inquiry regarding OPA #37.
Lynda Aiken, Deputy Clerk, memo re: Freedom of Information
request, Ross Bradley, OPA #37.
Discussion re: Township Logo.
PUBLIC WORKS:
Fred Haughton, Public Works Administrator, report re: Road's
Mechanic - Tools Insurance.
Fred Haughton, Public Works Administrator, report re: Reduce
Speed Limit Carthew Bay Road.
Fred Haughton, Public Works Administrator, report re:
Sidewalk Shanty Bay County Road 20.
Fred Haughton, Public Works Administrator, memo re: Eight
Mile Point Beaver Removal.
Fred Haughton, Public Works Administrator, memo re: Township
Lot Guthrie - Trees.
Mrs. Walter Rix, correspondence re: Warminster Water
Billings.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
Kris Menzies, Planner, report re: OPA #69 Ochrym.
Kris Menzies, Planner, report re: Pottage OMB.
Kris Menzies, Planner, report re: Mullabrack Estates OPA.
Bill and Joan Reid, correspondence re: York Sand & Gravel,
Pt. Lot 11, Conc. 7 (formerly Oro).
Burgar, Rowe, solicitors, correspondence re: York Sand &
Gravel, Pt. Lot 11, Conc. 7, (formerly Oro) and Mr. and Mrs.
William Reid.
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6.
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
(a)
Pauline Henderson, Day Camp Director, report re: Supplement
to Oro Day Camp Final Report 1994.
MOTION NO.1
Moved by Martin, seconded by Caldwell
It is recommended that the agenda for the Committee of the Whole
Meeting held Wednesday, september 14, 1994 be adopted as printed
and circulated with the addition of the following:
7. (f)
Discussion re: status of Parkland contribution, Buffal
springs.
Carried.
MOTION NO.2
Moved by Bell, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that the accounts presented for the period
ending September 14, 1994, in the amount of $152,251.84, plus
payroll for the period ending September 1, 1994, in the amount of
$43,822.00 in accordance with the computer print-out presented t
Council, be approved for payment.
Carried.
MOTION NO.3
Moved by Crawford, seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that the Road Expenditures for the period endin
September 14, 1994, be accepted as presented, and further, the
Treasurer be authorized to issue cheques in the amount of
$75,997.14.
Carried.
MOTION NO.4
Moved by Dalziel, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that the accounts for the School Boards due
September 30, 1994 in the amount of $2,794,328.12 in accordance
with the computer print-out presented to Council, be approved for
payment.
Carried.
MOTION NO.5
Moved by Dalziel, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that the correspondence from Ian Vasey,
Treasurer, Vasey Park Committee, re: Vasey Park Committee
bookkeeping be received and filed.
Carried.
MOTION NO.6
Moved by Bell, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that the memo from Henry Sander, Treasurer, re:
Business Tax Write Off be received and the recommendations be
adopted.
Carried.
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MOTION NO.7
Moved by Bell, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that the memo from Henry Sander, Treasurer, re:
Residential Garbage Charge and Commercial Garbage charge, be
received and adopted.
Carried.
MOTION NO.8
Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell
It is recommended that the memo from Henry Sander, Treasurer, re:
Residential and Commercial Garbage Charge, be received and the
recommendations be adopted.
carried.
MOTION NO.9
Moved by Bell, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that the memo from Darlene Shoebridge, Clerk,
re: Upgrade Sound System - Council Chambers, be received and
adopted.
Defeated.
MOTION NO. 10
Moved by Martin, seconded by Crawford
It is recommended that the memo from Gary Cunnington, CAO, re:
Encroachment on Road Allowance, Lot 24, Plan M-123, Robin Crest
Subdivision, Former Medonte Township, be received and adopted.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 11
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam
It is recommended that the correspondence from the County of
Simcoe, Solid Waste Management Department re: Waste Management By
law Enforcement, be received and adopted.
Recorded vote requested by Reeve Caldwell
Councillor Bell
Reeve Caldwell
Councillor Crawford
Councillor Crokam
Deputy Reeve Dalziel
Councillor Dickie
Councillor Martin
Councillor Mortson
Deputy Mayor Beard
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 12
Moved by Dalziel, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that the correspondence from Ross W. Bradley,
re: Freedom of Information inquiry regarding CPA #37, be receive
and denied and be advised to proceed with the F.O.I. process.
Recorded vote requested by Reeve Caldwell
councillor Mortson
Councillor Martin
Councillor Dickie
Deputy Reeve Dalziel
Councillor Crokam
Councillor Crawford
Reeve Caldwell
Councillor Bell
Deputy Mayor Beard
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Carried.
MOTION NO. 13
Moved by Martin, seconded by Caldwell
It is recommended that Council donate $100.00 to the Waverley
Monument Committee for the year 1994.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 14
Moved by Crawford, seconded by Crokam
It is recommended that the memo from Lynda Aiken, Deputy Clerk,
re: Freedom of Information request, Ross Bradley, OPA #37, be
received.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 15
Moved by Bell, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that the correspondence from Bill and Joan
Reid, re: York Sand & Gravel, Pt. Lot 11, Conc. 7 (formerly Oro),
be received and this matter be referred to the Planner, Solicitor
and By-law Enforcement officer for investigation and report back
to Council at future Committee Meeting and that the owners of the
subject lands also be requested to attend.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 16
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam
It is recommended that the correspondence from Burgar, Rowe,
solicitors, re: York Sand & Gravel, Pt. Lot 11, Conc. 7 (formerly
Oro), be received and the solicitor be advised that Council and
staff are currently investigating the status of the subject lands
and will be given further consideration at a future Committee
meeting.
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 17
Moved by Crawford, seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that the report from Kris Menzies, Planner re:
Mullabrack Estates OPA P6j94, be received and adopted, and the
appropriate by-law be presented to Council.
Recorded vote requested by Reeve Caldwell
Councillor Bell
Reeve Caldwell
Councillor Crawford
Councillor Crokam
Deputy Reeve Dalziel
Councillor Dickie
Councillor Martin
Councillor Mortson
Deputy Mayor Beard
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Nay
Nay
Yea
Nay
Carried.
MOTION NO. 18
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Crawford
It is recommended that the correspondence from B & J Farms
regarding Tile Drainage Loan, be received and the due date for
annual payment be December 1st.
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
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Carried.
MOTION NO. 19
Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell
It is recommended that the report from Henry Sander, Treasurer,
re: Risk Management Insurance Review, be received and the
recommendations adopted.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 20
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam
It is recommended that Council establish a position that the
Parks and Recreation Department provide indirect programming,
being the supply of facilities only, with the exception of public
skating and historically offered programs, provided the costs are
self-sustaining.
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 21
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Martin
It is recommended that the Township Engineers, R. G. Robinson an
Associates be instructed to advise, in writing, Maplehill
Developments, Pt. Lot 37, Conc. 1 (Oro) to take remedial action
by October 31, 1994, to alleviate the drainage concerns of
abutting owners, Brian & Siske Pratt resulting from preliminary
road and engineering works undertaken by the Developers, and
further a copy of the correspondence be sent to Brian & Siske
Pratt.
carried.
MOTION NO. 22
Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell
It is recommended that the report from Fred Haughton, Public
Services Administrator, re: Road's Mechanic - Tools Insurance, be
received and adopted and the Treasurer advise Insurance Company
accordingly.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 23
Moved by Bell, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that the report from Fred Haughton, Public
Services Administrator, re: Reduced Speed Limit Carthew Bay Road,
be received and request for reduction in zone be denied at this
time, and the Carthew Bay Ratepayers Association be so advised,
that other matters need to be further studied or investigated
such as parking and seasonal use.
Recorded vote requested by Councillor Martin
Councillor Bell
Reeve Caldwell
Councillor Crawford
Councillor Crokam
Deputy Reeve Dalziel
Councillor Dickie
Councillor Martin
Councillor Mortson
Deputy Mayor Beard
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Carried.
MOTION NO. 24
Moved by Crawford, seconded by Dickie
It is recommended that the report from Fred Haughton, Public
Services Administrator, re: Sidewalk Shanty Bay county Road 20,
be received and the possibility of a local improvement project be
investigated by the Community.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 25
Moved by Dalziel, seconded by Caldwell
It is recommended that the memo from Fred Haughton, Public
Services Administrator, re: Eight Mile Point Beaver Removal, be
received and reimbursement for costs be denied and the Eight-Mile
Point Cottagers Association be so advised.
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 26
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Martin
It is recommended that the memo from Fred Haughton, Public
Services Administrator, re: Township Lot Guthrie - Trees, be
received and the Ministry of Natural Resources be contacted to
mark the trees on our woodlot for thinning and they set up the
Tender on the Townships behalf and any Elm trees on the Township
property line and Mrs. Riffer on the east be included in the
tender.
carried.
MOTION NO. 27
Moved by Mortson, seconded by Bell
It is recommended that we suspend rule 7 of Procedural By-law 94-
38 in order to allow the meeting to proceed past the normal
adjournment hour of 4:00 p.m.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 28
Moved by Martin, seconded by Crokam
It is recommended that the correspondence from Mrs. Walter Rix,
re: Warminster Water Billings be received and investigated by
Township Waterworks Dept. as to use of water for home or farm use
and report made back to Council.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 29
Moved by Dalziel, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that the report from Kris Menzies, Planner re:
OPA #69 - Ochrym, be received and adopted, and the appropriate
by-law be presented to Council.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 30
Moved by Martin, seconded by Caldwell
It is recommended that the report from Kris Menzies, Planner re:
Pottage OMB - B16/93, be received.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 31
Moved by Bell, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that the report from Pauline Henderson, Day
Camp Director, re: Supplement to Oro Day Camp Final Report 1994,
be received.
Carried.
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MOTION NO. 32
Moved by Dalziel, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that the following meetings ,be cancelled due to
OMB Hearings and the November municipal elect~on:
committee of the Whole - October 12 and November 9th.
council Meeting - November 16.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 33
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Martin
It is recommended that the Township of Oro-Medonte accept the
offer by Valdoro Developments of $20,000.00 as full satisfaction
of the cash-in-lieu parkland contribution pursuant to s. 51 of
the Planning Act.
Carried.
MOTION NO. 34
Moved by Dickie, seconded by Caldwell
It is recommended that the Planner be directed to correspond with
the owners of Buffalo springs Development seeking confirmation as
to the parkland contribution in the form of supplying grading and
equipment at an off-site location as per Council's Motion #23 of
June 15th, 1994 and recent on-site meetings.
Recorded vote requested by councillor Dickie
Councillor Bell
Reeve Caldwell
Councillor Crawford
Deputy Reeve Dalziel
Councillor Dickie
Councillor Martin
Councillor Mortson
Deputy Mayor Beard
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Carried.
MOTION NO. 35
Moved by Martin, seconded by Crawford
It is recommended that we do now adjourn @ 4:52 p.m.
Carried.
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Deputy Mayor Ian Beard