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Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Special Council Meeting Minutes
Electronic Hybrid Meeting
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 3:00 p.m.
2022-2026 Council
Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw
Deputy Mayor Peter Lavoie
Councillor Lori Hutcheson
Councillor John Bard
Councillor Richard Schell
Councillor Robert Young
Regrets: Councillor David Clark
Staff Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Donna
Present: Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations
and Community Services; Ralph Dominelli, Executive Staff Officer/Fire
Chief; Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services; George
Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects; Jason Scharapenko,
Information Technology Technician (IT)
All Council and staff participated via Zoom platform.
1. Call to Order - Reading of Land Acknowledgement:
Mayor Greenlaw 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
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
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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. SC240417-1
Moved by Young, Seconded by Lavoie
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Special Council meeting of Wednesday, April 17, 2024
be received and adopted.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
4. Closed Session Items:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
Motion No. SC240417-2
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Bard
Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 3:05 p.m. to discuss
c) Proposed or pending Acquisition or Disposition of land by the municipality or local board
(Decommissioned Fire Halls - 1904 Old Barrie Road East (Rugby), 375 Line 11 South
(Hawkestone)).
Carried.
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b) Motion to Rise and Report.
Motion No. SC240417-3
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Schell
Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 4:54 p.m. and Report on the Closed Session Item 4
c) Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk, Blair Smith and Tim Hewitt, Smith & Hewitt Real Estate Team
re: Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local
Board (Decommissioned Fire Halls - 1904 Old Barrie Road East (Rugby), 375 Line 11
South (Hawkestone)).
Carried.
c) Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk, Blair Smith and Tim Hewitt, Smith & Hewitt Real Estate Team
re: Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local
Board (Decommissioned Fire Halls - 1904 Old Barrie Road East (Rugby), 375 Line 11
South (Hawkestone)).
The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne
Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Ralph Dominelli,
Executive Staff Officer, Fire Chief; Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community
Services; Brent Spagnol, Director, Development Services; Blair Smith and Tim Hewitt,
Smith & Hewitt Real Estate Team.
Motion No. SC240417-4
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Young
Be it resolved
1. That the confidential verbal information presented by Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk,
Blair Smith and Tim Hewitt, Smith & Hewitt Real Estate Team re: Proposed or
Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board
(Decommissioned Fire Halls - 1904 Old Barrie Road East (Rugby), 375 Line 11
South (Hawkestone)) be received.
2. That staff proceed as directed by Council.
5. Open Forum:
None.
Carried.
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6. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action:
a) DS2024-047, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re: Remove
Holding Provision on Eagles Rest Estates Plan of Subdivision, Application Nos. 2024-
ZBA-02 and 2013-SUB-01.
Motion No. SC240417-5
Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Bard
Be it resolved
1. That Report No. DS2024-047 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2024-
ZBA-02 to remove the "Holding" provision applying to lands municipally known as the
Eagles Rest Estates Subdivision, Township of Oro-Medonte, be received and adopted.
2. That By-law No. 2024-041 to remove the Holding Provision applying to a portion of the
lands in the Eagles Rest Estates subdivision development be considered by Council.
3. That the applicant be advised of the decision under the Director, Development Services'
signature.
Carried.
b) DS2024-048, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re: City of
Barrie Proposed Boundary Expansion — Request for Provincial Land and Development
Facilitator Mediation.
Motion No. SC240417-6
Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Hutcheson
Be it resolved
1. That DS2024-048, George Vadeboncoeur, Manager, Planning Special Projects re: City
of Barrie Proposed Boundary Expansion — Request for Provincial Land and
Development Facilitator Mediation DS2024-048 be received and adopted.
2. That Council authorize staff to contact the Office of the Provincial Land and Development
Facilitator to request assisted mediation regarding the City of Barrie request to expand
their municipal boundary into Oro-Medonte in accordance and consistent with direction
provided by Council for Oro-Medonte through Motion No. C240214-10.
3. That Council direct staff to prepare options for Council's consideration prior to meeting
with the Provincial Land and Development Facilitator that are in keeping with Council's
position and Minister Calandra's direction.
Carried.
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7. By -Laws:
a) 2024-041: A By-law to remove the Holding symbol on lands described as follows: Part
of the East and West Halves of Lot 5, Concession 3, Part of Lot 5, Concession 4, Part of
the Road Allowance between Concessions 3 and 4 (Oro) Roll # 4346-010-002-03800
2024-ZBA-02 (Eagles Rest Estates Inc.).
Motion No. SC240417-7
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Schell
Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2024-041:
a) 2024-041: A By-law to remove the Holding symbol on lands described as follows: Part of
the East and West Halves of Lot 5, Concession 3, Part of Lot 5, Concession 4, Part of
the Road Allowance between Concessions 3 and 4 (Oro) Roll # 4346-010-002-03800
2024-ZBA-02 (Eagles Rest Estates Inc.)
be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed
by the Mayor.
Carried.
8. Confirmation By -Law:
a) 2024-043: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting
held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Motion No. SC240417-8
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Young
Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2024-043: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Special Council meeting held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 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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9. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. SC240417-9
Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Schell
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 5:11 p.m.
ayor, Randy Greenlaw
Cle , Yvonne Aubichon
Carried.
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