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03 17 2004 Council Minutes THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 17,2004 TIME: 7:10 p.m. 2003 - 2006 COUNCIL Present: Mayor J. Neil Craig Deputy Mayor Harry Hughes Councillor Dan Buttineau Councillor Ralph Hough Councillor Paul Marshall Councillor John Crawford Councillor Ruth Fountain Staff Present: Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO; Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk; Andria Leigh, Senior Planner; Janette Teeter, Clerk's Assistant Also Present: Lisa Thomson, Joe Charles, Allan Baker, Martin Kimble, Susan Orsi, Terry Orsi, Michael Da Costa; Nicola Mitchinson 1. &2. Mayor J. Neil Craig assumed the chair and called the meeting to order, followed by a moment of contemplation. 3. NOTICE OF ADDITIONS Motion No. 1 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Buttineau Be it resolved that the following items be added to the agenda for consideration: 12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS: e) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, correspondence from Keith Sherman, Coordinator, Severn Sound Environmental Association dated March 10,2004 re: Severn Sound Environmental Association Signing Ceremony, April 2, 2004. 2:00 p.m., Midland Council Chambers. f) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO. re: 2004 Tenders. g) Councillor Marshall, re: Clowes Cairn located on Line 2 North of the Old Barrie Road and The Drury Cairn located on the Old Barrie Road between the Line 7 and Line 8. 14. COMMUNICATIONS: b) Jim Woodford. correspondence dated March 13,2004 re: Buffalo Springs I Georgian North Lands Ltd. application. c) Ashlynne Dale, correspondence dated March 12,2004 re: Arguments Against Paving the 4th Line North. that Item 12a) be amended to reflect the correct legal description as Part of Lots 3 and 4, Concession 4 (Oro) Township of Oro-Medonte, and further that Item 12b) be discussed In-Camera. Carried. 4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion No.2 Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, March 17, 2004 be received and adopted. Carried. 5. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT" None declared. 6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: a) Minutes of Council Meeting of March 3, 2004. Motion No.3 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on March 3, 2004 be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. 7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS: None. 8. PUBLIC MEETINGS: None. Page 2 Council Meeting Minutes-- March 17, 2004 9. DEPUTATIONS: None. 10. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE: a) Jayne Turvey, Community Services, Orillia Public Library, correspondence dated March 2, 2004 re: Black History Month. Motion No.4 Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Buttineau Be it resolved that the item under the "Consent Agenda Correspondence", as listed below, be received: a) Jayne Turvey, Community Services, Orillia Public Library, correspondence dated March 2, 2004 re: Black History Month. Carried. 11. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN: None. 12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS: a) Report No. PD 2004-06, Andria Leigh, Senior Planner, re: Proposed Extension of Draft Plan Approval for Horseshoe Resort Corporation, Part of Lots 3 and 4, Concession 4, Township of Oro-Medonte (Oro), 43-0M-20001. Motion No.5 Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hughes Be it resolved that Report No. PD 2004-06, Andria Leigh, Senior Planner, re: Proposed Extension of Draft Plan Approval for Horseshoe Resort Corporation, Part of Lots 3 and 4, Concession 4, Township of Oro-Medonte (Oro), 43-0M-20001 be received and adopted; that Council approve the extension to the draft plan approval for Horseshoe Resort Corporation, Part of Lots 3 and 4, Concession 4, Township of Oro-Medonte (Oro), File No. 43-0M-20001 for a period of one year; that Council support the additional condition which would require the owner to financially contribute to the Township for the preparation of a 3D model of the Coldwater River watershed; and further that the applicant be advised of Council's decision. Carried. Page 3 Council Meeting Minutes- March 17, 2004 b) Report No. ADM 2004-15, Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Proposed Composition of Planning Advisory Committee. Discussed In-Camera. c) Report No. TR 2004-08, Paul Gravelle, Treasurer, re: Treasurer's Statement of Remuneration. Motion No.6 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Buttineau Be it resolved that Report No. TR 2004-08, Paul Gravelle, Treasurer, re: Treasurer's Statement of Remuneration be received. Carried. d) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO. re: Water Storage Facility for Fire Protection, Lake Simcoe Regional Airport. Motion No.7 Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hough Be it resolved that the information from Jennifer Zieleniewski. CAO, re: Water Storage Facility for Fire Protection, Lake Simcoe Regional Airport be received; and further that Council approve the $20,000. expenditure with respect to the Township's share of the construction cost of the water storage facility for fire protection at the Lake Simcoe Regional Ai rport. Carried. e) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, correspondence from Keith Sherman, Coordinator, Severn Sound Environmental Association dated March 10, 2004 re: Severn Sound Environmental Association Signing Ceremony, April 2, 2004, 2:00 p.m., Midland Council Chambers. Copies of a Draft Severn Sound Environmental Partnership Agreement dated March 16, 2004 were circulated to Council. Motion No.8 Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hughes Be it resolved that the correspondence dated March 10,2004 from Keith Sherman, Coordinator, Severn Sound Environmental Association re: Severn Sound Environmental Association Signing Ceremony, April 2, 2004, 2:00 p.m., Midland Council Chambers be received; and further that Mayor J. Neil Craig, Deputy Mayor Hughes, Councillor Hough and Councillor Crawford be authorized to attend. Carried. Page 4 Counci! Meeting Minutes- March 17, 2004 Motion No.9 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes Be it resolved that upon confirmation from the Mayor and Deputy Mayor that Mayor J. Neil Craig and Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk be authorized to execute the Severn Sound Environmental Association Partnership Agreement. Carried. f) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: 2004 Tenders. Motion No. 10 Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hough Be it resolved that Jerry Ball, Public Works Superintendent, be authorized to proceed to issue tenders for 2004 for: - Fuel - Calcium - Virgin Oil - Gravel Crushing - Gravel Supply & Apply - Winter Sand - Surface Treatment - Slurry Seal - Open Grade Asphalt - Hot Mix Paving - Plow Trucks - 1 Ton Truck - Roadside & Parks Grass Mowing Carried. g) Councillor Marshall, re: Clowes Cairn located on Line 2 North of the Old Barrie Road and The Drury Cairn located on the Old Barrie Road between the Line 7 and Line 8. Discussion. Motion No. 11 Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that staff be directed to look after the necessary repairs on the Clowes Cairn (Monument) on the 2"' Line. Carried. Page 5 Council Meeting Minutes- March 17, 2004 13. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: a) Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, March 8, 2004. Motion No. 12 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes Be it resolved that the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, held on March 8, 2004 be received. Carried. Motion No. 13 Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hough Be it resolved that Report No. PD 2004-03, Andria Leigh, Senior Planner, re: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for Mark and Joanne Scharf - South Part of Lot 8, Concession 9, 51 R-28291, Part 1 Township of Oro-Medonte, (formerly within the Township of Oro), Application 2004-ZBA-01 be received and adopted; and further that Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2004-ZBA-01, South Part of Lot 8, Concession 9, Township of Oro-Medonte (formerly within the Township of Oro) proceed to a Public Meeting in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. Carried. Motion No. 14 Moved by Hough, Seconded by Marshall Be it resolved that the recommendation deferred by Council on April 2, 2003 from the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of March 11, 2003, re: Cone. 9, Lots 2 and 3, which read: "that the Planning Advisory Committee receive Mr. McDonald's report on Buffalo Springs and further recommends that Council proceed with draft Official Plan Amendments to a Public Meeting in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act" be defeated. Carried. Page 6 Council Meeting Minutes- March 17, 2004 Motion No. 15 Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that Report No. PD 2004-04, Nick McDonald, Meridian Planning Consultants Inc., re: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for Horseshoe Resort Corporation, Concession 3, Part of Lot 1, Township of Oro-Medonte, (formerly within the Township of Medonte) be received and adopted; that Zoning By-law Amendment Application P-157/03 be approved as set out in Appendix 1 to Report No. PD 2004-04; and further that the subject lands be Draft Approved for a Plan of Condominium in accordance with the conditions set out in Appendix 2 to Report No. PD 2004-04. Carried. Motion No. 16 Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Planning Report from Nick McDonald, Meridian Planning Consultants Inc., dated February 24, 2004 re: 1091402 Ontario Ltd., John & Helen Burch, Part Lots 34, 35, 36, Concession 1 (E.P.R.) in the Township of Oro-Medonte (formerly Oro) be received; and further that the application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-Law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision for Part Lots 34, 35, 36, Concession 1 (E.P.R.) in the Township of Oro-Medonte (formerly Oro) be refused as it does not conform with the Official Plan. Carried. Motion No. 17 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Marshall Be it resolved that Council be requested to rescind Recommendation PAC-6 of February 9,2004 re: 1091402 Ontario Limited, John and Helen Burch, Part Lots 34, 35,36, Concession 1 (E.P.R.) in the Township of Oro-Medonte (formerly Oro); and further that Council be requested to consider that the application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-Law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision for Part Lots 34, 35,36, Con. 1 (E.P.R.) in the Township of Oro-Medonte (formerly Oro) proceed to a public meeting. Defeated. Page 7 Council Meeting Minutes- March 17, 2004 b) Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting, March 10,2004. Motion No. 18 Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on March 10,2004 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted. Carried. 14. COMMUNICATIONS: a) The Corporation of the County of Simcoe, correspondence dated January 15, 2004 re: Collection Contract & Standardization of Service. Motion No. 19 Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Fountain Be it resolved that The County of Simcoe be advised of the agreement by Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte to the extension of the County's Waste Collection Contract with Mid-Ontario Disposal for a period of two years from July 1,2004 to June 30, 2006. Carried. b) Jim Woodford, correspondence dated March 13, 2004 re: Buffalo Springs / Georgian North Lands Ltd. application. Motion No. 20 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Marshall Be it resolved that the correspondence dated March 13,2004 from Jim Woodford, re: Buffalo Springs / Georgian North Lands Ltd. application be received. Carried. Page 8 Council Meeting Minutes- March 17, 2004 c) Ashlynne Dale, correspondence dated March 12,2004 re: Arguments Against Paving the 4th Line North. Motion No. 21 Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the correspondence dated March 12, 2004 from Ashlynne Dale, re: Arguments Against Paving the 4th Line North be received. Carried. 15. IN-CAMERA: Motion No. 22 Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that we do now go In-Camera at 9:05 p.m. to discuss Property and Personnel matters. Carried. Motion No. 23 Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall Be it resolved that we do now Rise and Report from In-Camera at 9:30 p.m. Carried. a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Property Matter. Motion No. 24 Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Fountain Be it resolved that Confidential Report No. ADM 2004-016, Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO re: Potential Road Closure and Land Exchange Between Horseshoe Resort Corporation and Township of Oro-Medonte be received and adopted; that Council declare part of the original road allowance between Concession 3 and 4 for a distance of 773.13 meters North of the Horseshoe Valley Road to be surplus to the Township's needs, and that the Clerk initiate the process to permanently close that portion of the Third Line; that staff be authorized to include provisions in the Plan of Condominium for the exchange of lands between HRC and the Municipality; and further that the Horseshoe Resort Corporation be notified of Council's decision. Carried. Page 9 Council Meeting Minutes- March 17, 2004 b) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter. Motion No. 25 Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Buttineau Be it resolved that Confidential Report No. ADM 2004-15, Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Proposed Composition of Planning Advisory Committee be received and adopted. Carried. 16. BY-LAWS: a) By-Law No. 2004-024 Being a By-law to Amend By-law No. 2003-025, a By- law to Regulate Municipal Water Systems within the Township of Oro-Medonte. Motion No. 26 Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that a By-law to Amend By-law No. 2003-025, a By-law to Regulate Municipal Water Systems within the Township of Oro-Medonte be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2004-024. Carried. That By-law No. 2004-024 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried. b) By-Law No. 2004-026 Being a By-Law to Appoint Municipal Weed Inspectors. Motion No, 27 Moved by Fountain Seconded by Marshall Be it resolved that a By-law to Appoint Municipal Weed Inspectors be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2004-026. Carried. That By-law No. 2004-026 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried. Page 10 Council Meeting Minutes- March 17, 2004 c) By -Law No. 2004 -028 Being a By -law to authorize a decrease in the speed limit on certain roads within the Township of Oro - Medonte and to Repeal By -laws No. 94 -62, 99- 52, 99 -76, 2001 -001 and 2003 -129. Motion No. 28 Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that a By -Law to authorize a decrease in the speed limit on certain roads within the Township of Oro - Medonte and to Repeal By -laws No. 94 -62, 99- 52, 99 -76, 2001 -001 and 2003 -129 be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By -law No. 2004 -028. That By -law No. 2004 -028, as amended, be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Deferred. d) By -Law No. 2004 -029 Being a By -law to Amend By -law Number 98 -076 to authorize a decrease in the speed limit on certain roads within the Township of Oro - Medonte. Motion No. 29 Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that a By -law to Amend By -law Number 98 -076 to authorize a decrease in the speed limit on certain roads within the Township of Oro - Medonte be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By -law No. 2004- 029. Carried. That By -law No. 2004 -029 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried. Page 11 Council Meeting Minutes- March 17, 2004 e) By-Law No. 2004-030 A By-law to authorize the sale of surplus land to Terra Ridge Development Inc. (Block 16, RP 51M- 746). Motion No. 30 Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall Be it resolved that a By-law to authorize the sale of surplus land to Terra Ridge Development Inc. (Block 16, RP 51M-746) be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2004-030. Carried. That By-law No. 2004-030 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried. 17. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW NO. 2004-025 Motion No. 31 Moved by Crawford Seconded by Fountain Be it resolved that a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2004-025. Carried. That By-law No. 2004-025 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried. 18. QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS None. Page 12 Council Meeting Minutes- March 17, 2004 19. ADJOURNMENT Motion No. 32 Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 9:40 p.m. Carried. Clerk, Ma Iyn Pennycoo V v Page 13 Council Meeting Minutes- March 17, 2004