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08 05 1992 Council Minutes .. THB CORPORATION 01' THB TOWNSHIP 01' ORO RBGULAR MBBTING 01' COUNCIL WEDNESDAY. AUGUST S, 1992 , 7:40 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBBRS I'ORTY-I'IRST MBBTING 1991-1994 COUNCIL Council met this evening pursuant to adjournment @ 7:40 p.m. with the following members present: Reeve Robert E. Drury Deputy Reeve David Caldwell Councillor Alastair Crawford Councillor Joanne Crokam Councillor Leonard Mortson Also Present Were: Mr. Conrad Boffo, Mr. Bud Arbour, Mr. and Mrs. William Darby, Mr. Alan Wayne, Mr. Fred Haughton, Ms. Deborah Broderick, Ms. Kris Menzies and One Member of the Press. Note: Councillor Mortson left the meeting @ 9:00 p.m. to attend another engagement. Reeve Robert E. Drury assumed the chair and opened the meeting with prayer. 1. DISCLOSURE AND DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Reeve Drury declared a conflict of interest with Item 5 on the agenda, namely the Account #13699, McIntyre Property Service Ltd. of the General Accounts. The nature of the conflict bein his son is employed for the summer with the company. Reeve Drury vacated his chair to Deputy Reeve Caldwell. Upon the passing of the accounts (Resolution #6) for the period ending August 5, 1992, Reeve Drury reassumed the chair. 2. CONSENT AGENDA: a) Ministry of Natural Resources, correspondence re: Midhurst Nursery Closure; b) Ministry of Citizenship, correspondence re: 1992 Senior Achievement Award; c) Village of Port McNicoll, correspondence re: Closure of Midhurst Forest Tree Nursery; d) Township of Essa, correspondence re: Closure of Midhurst Tree Nursery; e) The Village of Coldwater, correspondence re: Closure of Midhurst Forest Tree Nursery; f) County of Simcoe, Solid Waste Management, correspondence re: Environmental Services Committee's Reports; g) County of Simcoe, Solid Waste Management, correspondence re: compensation of waste management assets and liabilities; Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Notice re: Proposed re-organization of A.M.O.; i) Ministry of Municipal Affairs, correspondence re: Annexation of London/Middlesex Area; j) Barrie Public Library, correspondence re: Thank you for response to recent library survey; -2- 2. CONSENT AGENDA: cont'd k) The Orillia Public Library, correspondence to City of Orillia re: Library closure for two week period; 1) Town of Innisfil, correspondence re: Closure of Forest Tree Nursery in Midhurst; m) Township of Tay, correspondence re: Closure of Midhurst Tree Nursery; n) Township of Nottawasaga, correspondence re: Closure of Midhurst Tree Nursery; 0) The corporation of the Town of New Tecumseth, correspondence re: Midhurst Forest Tree Nursery Closure; p) Ministry of Transportation, Expenditure and Subsidy Report for period ending June 30, 1992; q) Village of victoria Harbour, correspondence re: Closure of Midhurst Forest Tree Nursery; 3. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS: a) Ron Kolbe, Chief Building Official, Memo re: Ontario Plumbing Inspectors Association Inc. Annual Conference, September 20-23 b) Ron Kolbe, Chief Building Official, re: Monthly Report for June; c) Ron Kolbe, By-Law Enforcement Officer, Memo re: 1992 Municipa Law Enforcement Organization Seminar, Tuesday, September 15; d) Henry Sander, Treasurer, Memorandum re: Alfa Aggregates Limited - P39/89, Rezoning Application; e) Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, Report re: Fenton, 2nd Line Speed Reduction; f) Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, Report re: ontario Good Roads Association Productivity Workshop fro Municipal Road Managers, October 28, 29, 1992; g) Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, Report re: Medonte/Oro Water Systems; h) Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, Report re: Municipal Transportation Energy and Efficiency Advisory Committee, MTO Invitation for participation and membership; i) Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, Report re: winte Sand Tenders, 92-09; j) Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, Report re: Ontario Good Roads Disentanglement Meeting, August 7, 1992; k) Kris Menzies, Planner, Memo re: Development Application P3/92, (Violet Waite); 1) Kris Menzies, Planner, Report re: Nunn Subdivision, Part Lot 14, Concession 1, E.P.R.; m) Ernest Bidwell, Live Stock Valuer's Report re: Sheep killed b wolves, owned by Glen Bidwell, Lot 9, Concession 5; n) Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, Memo re: 14th Line Speed Reduction 0) Deborah Broderick, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Report re: Purchase of Non-Budget Item from Account #; p) Deborah Broderick, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Report re: Mid-Summer Day Camp; 4. COMMUNICATIONS: a) The Corporation of the Town of Capreol, correspondence re: Requesting endorsement of their Resolution with regards to the present Criminal Justice System in Canada; b) Municipality of the Township of Tiny, correspondence re: Requesting support with their position on Restructuring in Simcoe County; c) Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, correspondence requesting support of resolution re: Proposed Child Care Reform Policy; d) Town of Innisfil, correspondence requesting support of resolution re: Predator Control-Wolves/Coyotes; e) Town of Georgina, correspondence re: News Release entitled, "New Pollution Prevention Tools Announced by Environment Minister Ruth Grier"; f) Town of Georgina, correspondence re: Forum, Thursday, September 10, 1992, with regards to solutions to problems of debris generated on Lake Simcoe during Ice Fishing Season; g) Percy and Elva Watts, correspondence re: Trailer-Add-On at Heidi Campground; -3- MOTION NO. 1 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Agenda for the Council Meeting dated Wednesday, August 5, 1992, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 2 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Wednesday, July 8, 1992, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 3 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the minutes of the special Public Meeting of Council (Capobianco) held Wednesday, July 8, 1992, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. MOTION NO. 4 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the accounts presented for the period ending Wednesday, July 29, 1992, in the amount of $113,442.21, plus payrol for the period ending Thursday, July 23, 1992, in the amount of $30,721.47, in accordance with the computer print-out presented to Council, be approved for payment. Carried. MOTION NO. 5 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the Road Expenditures for the period ending Wednesday, July 29, 1992, be accepted as presented, and further, th Treasurer be authorized to issue cheques in the amount of $7,024.38. Carried. MOTION NO. 6 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the accounts presented for the period ending Wednesday, August 5, 1992, in the amount of $89,240.42, plus payroll for the period ending Friday, July 31, 1992, in the amount of $12,183.33, in accordance with the computer print-out presented to Council, be approved for payment. Carried. MOTION NO. 7 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Road Expenditures for the period ending Wednesday, August 5, 1992, be accepted as presented, and further, the Treasurer be authorized to issue cheques in the amount of $77,394.06. Carried. MOTION NO. 8 ~oved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Recommendations listed on the Consent ~genda, Item No.6, be approved. Carried. -4- MOTION NO. 9 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Memo from Ron Kolbe, Chief Building Official, regarding Ontario Plumbing Inspectors Association Annual Conference, be received and one full registration to attend the conference on September 20-23, 1992, in Guelph, at a cost $175.00 plus accommodation, be authorized with all expenses incurred being paid by the Township provided this has been included in this year's Budget. Carried MOTION NO. 10 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the Monthly Building Activity Report for the month of June 1992, in the amount of $1,190,274.00, be received. Carried MOTION NO. 11 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the Memo from Ron Kolbe, By-Law Enforcement Officer, regarding a one day Municipal Law Enforcement Organization Conference, to be held on Tuesday, September 15, 1992, be received and the By-Law Officer be authorized to attend at a cost of $118.00. Carried. MOTION NO. 12 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Memo from Henry Sander, Treasurer, regard in Alfa Aggregates Rezoning Application, P39/89, be received and adopted. Carried. MOTION NO. 13 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Report from Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, regarding request from Mrs. Fenton for speed reduction of the 2nd, be received and the Clerk be directed to brin an amending By-Law forward to the next Council Meeting in order tha this speed zone on the 2nd Line between Highway No. 11, South to the existing 50 km per hour zone can be reduced from the existing 80 km per hour to 60 km per hour. Defeated. MOTION NO. 14 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Report from Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, regarding Productivity Workshop, sponsored by the Ontario Good Roads Association, be received and the Public Services Administrator, be authorized to attend the course in Toronto on October 28th and 29th, 1992, at a cost of $267.50, and further, all applicable expenses be paid by the Township. Carried. MOTION NO. 15 ~oved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Report from Fred Haughton, Public Services ~dministrator, regarding Medonte/Oro Water Systems, be received and adopted and the Public Services Administrator be directed to prepare ~he appropriate documents for the contract. Carried. -5- MOTION NO. 16 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Report from Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, regarding Municipal Transportation Energy and Efficiency Advisory Committee, be received and Council authorize th Public Services Administrator to accept the invitation to participate and become a member of the Committee. carried MOTION NO. 17 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the Report from Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, regarding winter Sand Contract, 92-09, be received and the Tender of M.R. Truax Limited, in the amount of $2.94 per tonne, be accepted. Carried MOTION NO. 18 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Report from Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, regarding Ontario Good Roads Disentanglement Consultation Meeting, be received and the Public Services Administrator and Councillor Alastair Crawford be authorized to attend the Seminar on August 7, 1992, in Toronto. Carried MOTION NO. 19 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Memo from Kris Menzies, Planner, regarding Development Application P3/92, (Violet waite) be received. carried. MOTION NO. 20 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the Report from Kris Menzies, Planner, regardin Nunn Subdivision, Zoning By-Law, be received and adopted. Carried. MOTION NO. 21 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Report from Live Stock Valuer, Ernest Bidwell, for three ewes killed by wolves, owned by Glen Bidwell, Lo 9, Concession 5, be received and the Treasurer be authorized to mak compensation to Mr. Glen Bidwell in the amount of $525.00. carried. MOTION NO. 22 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the Memo from Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, re: Speed Reduction, 14th Line, be received and that the Clerk be directed to bring forward the appropriate By-Law to reduce the Speed Limit on the 14th Line, South of Highway No. 11 to Carthew Bay, once confirmation has been received from Orillia Township Council. Carried. -6- MOTION NO. 23 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Report from Deborah Broderick, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, regarding the purchase of a self contained breathing apparatus at the arena, be received and adopted, provided that the over expenditure for this equipment then be provided for within the approved Parks and Recreation Budget. Prior to the vote being taken Council by consensus, agreed and decided, that this motion be tabled until the 2nd Committee of the Whole Meeting in August. Carried MOTION NO. 24 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Report from Deborah Broderick, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, regarding Summer Day Camp, Mid Report, be received. Carried MOTION NO. 25 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Town of Capreol, requesting support of a resolution to petition the Government of Canada for Legislative changes to the Criminal Justice System, be received and endorsed, and further, a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of ontario and Mr. Doug Lewis, M.P., Simcoe North. Carried MOTION NO. 26 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Township of Tiny regarding restructuring in Simcoe County and requesting endorsement of a resolution which petitions the Minister of Municipal Affairs t address the concerns of the Township of Tiny and ensuring that restructuring in the Province creates stronger more viable municipa units and not simply encourage assessment grabs by urban municipalities, be received. Recorded vote requested by Reeve Drury Deputy Reeve Caldwell Councillor Crawford Councillor Crokam Reeve Drury Yea Yea Yea Nay Carried MOTION NO. 27 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, regarding proposed Child Care Reform Policy and requesting support of a resolution opposing the proposed Child Care Reform Policy, be received and that the Township of Oro does suppor the resolution. Carried. -7- MOTION NO. 28 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Town of Innisfil regarding Predator Control-Wolves/Coyotes and request for support 0 a resolution requesting the Ministry of Natural Resources to reinstate the payment of Bounty on Wolves, be received and the Council of the Township of Oro endorse the resolution as submitted, and further, a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Allan McLean, M.P.P. Simcoe East and the Minister of Natural Resources. Carried. MOTION NO. 29 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Town of Georgina, regarding the Ministry of Environment's News Release entitled "New Pollution Prevention Tools Announced by Environment Minister Ruth Grier" and a request for support of a resolution, be received and the Township of Oro endorse the resolution requesting removal of an proposed Land Fill sites in close proximity to Lake Simcoe, and further, a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment. Carried. MOTION NO. 30 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Town of Georgina, regarding a Forum to receive input, discussion and possible solutions to debris generated on Lake Simcoe during Ice Fishing Season, be received and the By-Law Enforcement Officer, Ron Kolbe and Two Members of Council be authorized to attend on Thursday, September 10, 1992. carried. MOTION NO. 31 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the correspondence from Percy and Elva Watts, concerning Add-On to trailer located at Heidi's Campground, be received and Council have no objection to the sale of the trailer as is, provided this meets with the approval of the Township's Chief Building Official/By-Law Enforcement Officer. Prior to the vote being taken it was moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam that the motion be tabled to a future Committee of the Whole Meeting. Carried. MOTION NO. 32 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Report of the Meeting of the Oro/Medonte Restructuring Committee held Wednesday, July 22, 1992, be received as printed and circulated. Carried. -8- MOTION NO. 33 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the recommendation of the Planning Advisory Committee at their meeting held on Wednesday, July 29, 1992, be adopted as follows: It is recommended to Council that Development Applications P4/92 an P10/92 (Chu) Concession 4, Part East Half Lot 21, a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning is premature and the application be denied. Carried MOTION NO. 34 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the recommendation of the Planning Advisory Committee at their meeting held on Wednesday, July 29, 1992, be adopted as follows: It is recommended to Council that Development Application P5/92 (Or Motel), Concession 8, Part Lot 21, a proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment, proceed to a Public Meeting and subject to public consultation, be approved. Carried MOTION NO. 35 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting held Wednesday, July 29, 1992, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. MOTION NO. 36 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that Council support the nomination of Deputy Reeve David Caldwell to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Boar of Directors for the 1992-1993 term. Carried. MOTION NO. 37 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the Township of Oro will undertake to recover from the adjacent developer to Winfull Developments on Lot 21, Concession 4, the apportionate cost for the upgrading of the 4th Line south of Highway No. 11. Carried. MOTION NO. 38 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that a By-Law to Rezone the East Part of Lot 14, Concession 1, E.P.R.. (Nunn), be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 92-63. Carried. -9- MOTION NO. 39 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement between Frank's Floor Maintenance Company and the Corporation of the Township of Oro, to provide Janitorial services for the Administration Centre, be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 92-64. Carried THAT By-Law No. 92-64 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. carried MOTION NO. 40 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 92-65. carried THAT By-Law No. 92-65 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried MOTION NO. 41 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that we do now adjourn @ 10:25 p.m. Carried REEV