06 16 2004 Council Minutes
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 16,2004
TIME: 7:03 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, Chris Carter, Recreation Co-ordinator
Also Present: John Waugh, Sheila Kirkland, Jadeen Henderson, Paul
Fleming, Allan Howard, Geoffrey Booth, Darren Jack, Barry
Philby
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 Marshall, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the following items be added to the agenda for consideration:
12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
c) Report No. PR 2004-03, Chris Carter, Recreation Co-ordinator, re: Request
to Install a New Septic System at Hawkestone Community Hall.
d) Report No. PR 2004-04, Chris Carter, Recreation Co-ordinator, re: Request
for Exemption - Hawkestone Community Hall Canada Day Parade.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
a) Peter Kingsbury, Minister, Midhurst United Church, correspondence dated
June 15, 2004 re: Worship Services - Ora African Church.
Carried.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion No.2
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, June 16
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 June 2, 2004.
Motion No.3
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on June 2,2004 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
None.
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8. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
a) Re-Naming and Re-Numbering of Portions of Line 8 South.
Correspondence was received from John Sarjeant (dated June 9,2004) and Phil
Houghtling (dated June 15, 2004).
Andria Leigh, Senior Planner provided an overview of the Re-Naming and Re-
Numbering of Portions of Line 8 South.
The following persons provided comments: Darren Jack; Barry Philby.
There is a tape recording of this meeting available for review in the Clerk's office.
Motion No.4
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that the information and correspondence presented at the Public
Meeting with respect to Re-Naming and Re-Numbering of Portions of Line 8
South be received.
Carried.
Motion No.5
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that the Public Meeting with respect to Re-Naming and Re-
Numbering of Portions of Line 8 South be adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Carried.
9. DEPUTATIONS:
None.
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10. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE:
a) Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, minutes of April 15, 2004 meeting.
b) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, minutes of April 23,2004 meeting.
c) Orillia Public Library Board, minutes of April 28, 2004 meeting.
d) Maggie Pemberton, Telecare Office Coordinator, Telecare Orillia Distress Line,
correspondence dated May 21, 2004 re: grant/donation letter of appreciation.
e) Garth Webb, President, Juno Beach Centre Association, correspondence dated May
25, 2004 re: group brick letter of appreciation.
f) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham, correspondence
dated May 28,2004 re: Juno Beach Centre group brick letter of appreciation.
g) Garfield Dunlop, MPP, Simcoe North, correspondence dated June 3,2004 re: letter
of appreciation, Funding of Mandatory Health Programs.
h) Gayle Wood, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority, correspondence dated May 31,2004 re: 2004 LSRCA Budget and
Municipal Levy (LSRCA Staff Report and 2004 Budget available in Clerk's office).
Motion No.6
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that the items under the "Consent Agenda Correspondence", as
listed below, be received:
a) Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, minutes of April 15, 2004 meeting.
b) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, minutes of April 23, 2004 meeting.
c) Orillia Public Library Board, minutes of April 28, 2004 meeting.
d) Maggie Pemberton, Telecare Office Coordinator, Telecare Orillia Distress Line,
correspondence dated May 21, 2004 re: grant/donation letter of appreciation.
e) Garth Webb, President, Juno Beach Centre Association, correspondence dated May
25, 2004 re: group brick letter of appreciation.
f) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham, correspondence
dated May 28, 2004 re: Juno Beach Centre group brick letter of appreciation.
g) Garfield Dunlop, MPP, Simcoe North, correspondence dated June 3, 2004 re: letter
of appreciation, Funding of Mandatory Health Programs.
h) Gayle Wood, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority, correspondence dated May 31,2004 re: 2004 LSRCA Budget and
Municipal Levy.
Carried.
11. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN:
None.
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12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
a) Report No. EES 2004-34, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services re: Malcolm and Mary Jane Shiells - Site Plan
Agreement - 52 Highland Drive - Parcel 13-1 , Section 51 M-720, Being Lot
13, Plan 51 M-720, Township of Oro-Medonte.
Motion No. 7
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Crawford
Be it resolved that Report No. EES 2004-34, Keith Mathieson, Director of
Engineering and Environmental Services re: Malcolm and Mary Jane Shiells -
Site Plan Agreement - 52 Highland Drive - Parcel 13-1 , Section 51 M-720, Being
Lot 13, Plan 51 M-720, Township of Oro-Medonte be received and adopted; that
the Township of Oro-Medonte enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Malcolm
and Mary Jane Shiells to construct a single family home at 52 Highland Drive,
Parcel 13-1, Section 51M-720, Being Lot 13, Plan 51M-720, Township ofOro-
Medonte; that the Clerk prepare the appropriate by-law for Council's
consideration; and further that Mr. and Mrs. Shiells be notified of Council's
decision.
Carried.
b) Report No. PO 2004-25, Andria Leigh, Senior Planner, re: Removal of
Holding Provision - 52 Highland Drive, Concession 4, Plan M-720, Lot 13
(Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte (Shiells).
Motion No.8
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that Report No. PO 2004-25, Andria Leigh, Senior Planner, re:
Removal of Holding Provision - 52 Highland Drive, Concession 4, Plan M-720,
Lot 13 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte (Shiells) be received and adopted; that
the by-law to remove the Holding provision from lands located at 52 Highland
Drive, Plan M-720, Lot 13 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte be brought forward
for favourable consideration; and further that Mr. and Mrs. Shiells be notified of
Council's decision.
Carried.
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c) Report No. PR 2004-03, Chris Carter, Recreation Co-ordinator, re: Request
to Install a New Septic System at Hawkestone Community Hall.
Motion No.9
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that Report No. PR 2004-03, Chris Carter, Recreation Co-
ordinator, re: Request to Install a New Septic System at Hawkestone Community
Hall be received and adopted; that the Project be funded from the Recreation
Reserve; that Eisses Bros. Ltd. be awarded the contract in the amount of
$18,197.00; and further that the Hall Board and contractors be notified
accordingly of Council's decisions.
Carried.
d) Report No. PR 2004-04, Chris Carter, Recreation Co-ordinator, re: Request
for Exemption - Hawkestone Community Hall Canada Day Parade.
Motion No. 10
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that Report No. PR 2004-04, Chris Carter, Recreation Co-
ordinator, re: Request for Exemption - Hawkestone Community Hall Canada
Day Parade be received and adopted; and further that an exemption to By-law
99-41 be granted to the Hawkestone Community Hall to hold a Canada Day
Parade on Thursday, July 15\ 2004, commencing at 1 :00 p.m.
Carried.
13. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a) Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting, June 9, 2004.
Motion No. 11
Moved by Crawford, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on
June 9,2004 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted.
Carried.
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14. COMMUNICATIONS:
a) Peter Kingsbury, Minister, Midhurst United Church, correspondence dated
June 15, 2004 re: Worship Services - Oro African Church.
Motion No. 12
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated June 15, 2004 fram Peter
Kingsbury, Minister, Midhurst United Church, re: Worship Services - Ora African
Church be received.
Carried.
15. IN-CAMERA:
Motion No. 13
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that we do now go In-Camera at 8:10 'p.m. to discuss a Personnel
Matter.
Carried.
Motion No. 14
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that we do now Rise and Report from In-Camera at 8:35 p.m.
Carried.
a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter.
Motion No. 15
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that the confidential correspondence dated June 2,2004 re:
Personnel Matter (Tim Crawford) be received.
Carried.
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16. BY-LAWS:
a) 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 Consolidate and to Repeal By-laws No. 94-62,
95-13, 95-60, 95-74, 98-76, 99-52, 99-76, 2001-001,
2001-040,2001-110,2001-124,2002-121,2003-129,
and 2004-029.
Motion No. 16
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Buttineau
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 Consolidate and to Repeal By-laws No. 94-
62,95-13,95-60,95-74,98-76,99-52,99-76, 2001-001, 2001-040, 2001-110, 2001-
124,2002-121,2003-129, and 2004-029 be introduced and read a first and second time
and numbered By-law No. 2004-028.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2004-028 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the
Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
b) By-Law No. 2004-067
A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Site Plan
Control Agreement between The Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte, and Malcolm and Mary Jane
Shiells described as lands as follows: 52 Highland Drive
- Parcel 13-1, Section 51M-720, Being Lot 13, Plan 51M-
720, Township of Oro-Medonte.
Motion No. 17
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Site Plan Control Agreement
between The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte, and Malcolm and Mary Jane
Shiells described as lands as follows: 52 Highland Drive - Parcel 13-1 , Section 51 M-
720, Being Lot 13, Plan 51 M-720, Township of Oro-Medonte be introduced and read a
first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2004-067.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2004-067 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the
Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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c) By-Law No. 2004-072 Being a By-law to remove the Holding symbol
applying to lands at 52 Highland Drive, Concession
4, Plan M-720, Lot 13, (Roll #43-46-010-002-03515-
0000) (Shiells)
Motion No. 18
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that a By-law to remove the Holding symbol applying to lands at
52 Highland Drive, Concession 4, Plan M-720, Lot 13, (Roll #43-46-010-002-
03515-0000) (Shiells) be introduced and read a first and second time and
numbered By-law No. 2004-072.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2004-072 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
d) By-Law No. 2004-068 Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 2003-42, A
By-Law to Prohibit Heavy Truck Traffic in The
Township of Oro-Medonte.
Motion No. 19
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that a By-law to Amend By-Law No. 2003-42, A By-Law to Prohibit
Heavy Truck Traffic in The Township of Oro-Medonte be introduced and read a
first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2004-068.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2004-068 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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e) By-Law No. 2004-069
A By-law to permanently close a portion of the original
road allowance known as Lakeview Avenue, Plan 949,
(former Township of Orillia, Southern Division), more
particularly described as Part 2, Plan 51R-19595,
Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe.
Motion No. 20
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that a By-law to permanently close a portion of the original road
allowance known as Lakeview Avenue, Plan 949, (former Township of Orillia,
Southern Division), more particularly described as Part 2, Plan 51 R-19595,
Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-law No. 2004-069.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2004-069 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by
the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
f) By-Law No. 2004-070
A By-law to permanently close a portion of the original
road allowance known as the portion of Beach Road
fronting Lots 20-27, Plan 949, (former Township of
Orillia, Southern Division), more particularly described
as Part 1, Plan 51 R-32488, Township of Oro-Medonte,
County of Simcoe.
Motion No. 21
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that a By-law to permanently close a portion of the original road
allowance known as the portion of Beach Road fronting Lots 20-27, Plan 949,
(former Township of Orillia, Southern Division), more particularly described as Part 1,
Plan 51 R-32488, Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe be introduced and
read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2004-070.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2004-070 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by
the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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g) By-Law No. 2004-071 Being a By-law to Designate Community Safety
Zones.
Motion No. 22
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Buttineau
Be it resolved that a By-law to Designate Community Safety Zones be introduced
and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2004-071.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2004-071 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Deferred.
17. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW NO. 2004-039
Motion No. 23
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 be introduced and read a first and second
time and numbered By-law No. 2004-039.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2004-039 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
18. QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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19. ADJOURNMENT
Motion No. 24
Moved by Buttineau, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 8:40 p.m.
Carried.
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