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Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Special Council Meeting Minutes
Electronic Hybrid Meeting
2018-2022 Council
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Councillor lan Veitch
Councillor Tammy DeSousa
Councillor Cathy Keane
Councillor Shawn Scott
Councillor Randy Greenlaw
Regrets: Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough
10:30 a.m.
Staff Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Andria
Present: Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services; Donna Hewitt,
Director, Corporate Services; Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief
Financial Officer; Tamara Obee, Director, Human Resources; Michelle
Jakobi, Director, Environmental Services; Janette Teeter, Supervisor,
Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Jason Scharapenko, Information
Technology Technician (IT); Gary Scandlan; Byron Tan, Watson &
Associates Economists Ltd.
All Council and staff participated via Zoom platform
1. Call to Order - Moment of Reflection:
Mayor H.S. Hughes assumed the Chair at the above noted time and called the meeting to
order.
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 [0-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.
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
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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. SC221011-1
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by DeSousa
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Special Council meeting of Tuesday, October 11, 2022
be received and adopted.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
4. Public Meeting:
a) Notice of Public Meeting Regarding Proposed Amendment to the Development
Charges By -Law.
Mayor H.S. Hughes called the public meeting to order and explained the public meeting
is being held under the authority of Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997,
as amended, and is to allow the public to provide input on the municipality's proposed
amendment to the Development Charges (D.C.) By-law and underlying background
study.
Gary Scandlan, Managing Partner and Director, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.,
provided a presentation outlining the study, methodology and proposed modification to
the Township's D.C. By-law.
The following correspondence was received: Doug Varty dated October 1, 3, 4, 2022;
Debbie Palmer dated October 7, 2022.
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The following provided verbal comments:
Marcus von Reden, TNR Doors, provided comments that it was positive movement and
moving to Oro-Medonte for a major development with respect to the proposal and
hopes it will go forward to allow them various options to create more jobs, makes it
attractive for additional businesses, believes it is the right step in the right direction for
other industries in the Township to develop, very competitive landscape and thank you
for presenting.
Mark Vandenberg, General Manager, Bateman Manufacturing, provided comments
regarding his case for 700,000 square feet puts them at the cap and doesn't benefit
them, can the amount be reduced to 150,000 to benefit them as with the additional
County etc. fees and the additional work required to be done on the street, culvert etc. if
the cap can be looked at.
John Crawford, as a resident, provided comments that the Township has two
companies, Bateman Manufacturing and TNR Doors that want to build here and
everyone has to work to their best ability to get these companies here. If we have to
reduce DC charges, this is an investment into the future of the Township, the return will
come from taxes from these companies, there will be more high paying jobs so
residents do not have to leave and commute, if we have jobs here, the residents can
stay here, may be blue collar jobs and these jobs are the base of Canada and Oro-
Medonte. Orillia has to supply water/sewer etc. and they have no DC charges; Oro-
Medonte supplies a road, and in most cases, the road is already there. We need to
work to get them here, reduce the DC charges and the return of investment will come
back in the future.
There being no further comments or questions, the meeting adjourned.
5. Public Hearings:
a) DS2022-127, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent Applications:
2022-B-28 by Hedley & Lorraine Parsons, 5 Shelswell Boulevard and 2022-B-29 by
Daniel S. Gibson & Daniel G. Gibson, 78 Lakeshore Road West, Agent: James
Zaharopoulos.
Mayor H.S. Hughes called the hearing to order and explained the public hearing is
being held in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act to obtain public
comments with respect to the proposed application by Daniel S. Gibson & Daniel G.
Gibson.
The following correspondence was received: Township of Oro-Medonte, Operations
Division September 26, 2022; Township of Oro-Medonte, September 29, 2022;
Township of Oro-Medonte, Environmental Services dated October 4, 2022; Hedley and
Lorraine Parsons dated October 5, 2022.
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Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services, explained the purpose and effect of the
proposed application. A PowerPoint presentation was presented.
Jim Zaharopoulos, agent on behalf of the applicant, was present.
There being no further comments or questions, the hearing adjourned.
Motion No. SC221011-2
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Veitch
Be it resolved
1. That DS2022-127, Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Consent Applications:
2022-B-28 by Hedley & Lorraine Parsons, 5 Shelswell Boulevard and 2022-B-29 by
Daniel S. Gibson & Daniel G. Gibson, 78 Lakeshore Road West, Agent: James
Zaharopoulos be received.
2. That Consent Application 2022-B-28 by Hedley & Lorraine Parsons, to permit an
easement measuring approximately 1 metre by 50 metres (3.3 feet by 164 feet for the
purposes of a private water service connection serving lands located at 76 Lakeshore
Road West, be approved, subject to the conditions identified in DS2022-127.
3. That Consent Application 2022-B-29 by Daniel S. Gibson & Daniel Glenn Gibson, to
permit an easement measuring approximately 1 metre by 3 metres (3.3 feet by 9.8 feet
for the purposes of a private water service connection serving lands located at 76
Lakeshore Road West, be approved, subject to the conditions identified in DS2022-127.
4. That the applicants be advised of Council's decisions under the Secretary -Treasurer's
signature.
Carried.
6. Confirmation By -Law:
a) 2022-088: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting
held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
Motion No. SC221011-3
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2022-088: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Special Council meeting held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 be read a first, second and third
time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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7. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. SC221011-4
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Scott
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 12:25 p.m.
Clerkl Vkvonne Aubichon
Carried.
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