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NO. 92-18
AUGUST 12
9100 A.M. - COKKITTBB ROOK
WEDNBSDAY
1992
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Present:
Reeve Robert E. Drury
Deputy Reeve David Caldwell
Councillor Alastair Crawford
Councillor Joanne Crokam
Councillor Leonard Mortson
Also Present Were:
Mr. John Morgan, Mr. Fell, Ms. Kris
Menzies, Mr. Fred Haughton, Mr. David
White, Mr. Ron Robinson, Mr. Al Pelletier,
Mr. Murray Lockhart, Mr. Ron Kolbe and Mr.
Leo Longo.
Reeve Drury chaired the meeting and called the meeting to order @
9:00 a.m.
1.
DISCLOSURE AND DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
Reeve Drury, Deputy Reeve Caldwell and Councillor Crawford
declared a potential pecuniary interest with respect to Item
2(c) and Item 3(e) on the agenda with the discussion regarding
B.A.F.M.A.
2.
DEPUTATIONS:
a)
Mr. John Morgan, Woodland Heights, was present
with regards to Tree Cutting on adjacent
Development (Bravakis, Part Lot 37, Concession
1) ;
10:30 a.m.
Murray Lockhart, County of Simcoe, By-Law
Enforcement Officer, David White, Township
Solicitor, Ron Robinson, Township Engineer
Staff, Kris Menzies and Fred Haughton were
in attendance for this deputation.
and
also
Mr. Morgan & Mr. Fell expressed to Council thei
concerns with the recent tree cutting activity
on the development and encroachment on adjacent
private property. The road allowance at the en
of Woodland Heights Crescent was stripped of al
trees for the full 66 feet width. They realize
that the 70-80 year old trees cannot be replace
and therefore were very anxious for the road
to be completed with proper drainage, curb and
gutter.
Staff from the County of Simcoe were present
to obtain more specific information on the
events that transpired to assist them in
determining whether the spirit or intent of the
tree cutting was done in violation of the
County's tree cutting by-law. This by-law
prohibits the slaughter of trees except in
approved plans of subdivision or developments.
b)
c)
NOTE:
3.
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After lengthy discussion, Reeve Drury invited
Mr. Morgan & Mr. Fell to attend at the Township
Engineers offices to review the plans showing
road grades, building envelopes, drainage
plans, etc. and also suggested that if they
request in writing that the street light at the
end of the cul-de-sac not be energized.
1:30 p.m.
Mr. Leo Longo, Township Solicitor was present
to discuss legal matters with regards to
B.A.F.M.A. and Embrace Kennels. (This
portion of the meeting was held In-Camera, due
to potential litigation.)
2:00 p.m.
Mr. Leo Longo, Township Solicitor, and Mr.
Ron Robinson, Township Engineer spoke to
Council regarding the Development Charges
Act and its applications to road improvements
for the Nunn Subdivision, Part Lot 14, Conca 1.
Council recessed for lunch @ 12:30 p.m. and reconvened th
meeting @ 1:00 p.m.
Council also recessed @ 3:20 p.m. and reconvened at 4:30
p.m. to conduct an interview for Planning Consultants.
Reeve Drury left the meeting @ 4:30 p.m. with Deputy Reev
Caldwell assuming the chair.
FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND FIRE:
The following correspondence and items for discussion were
presented:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
4.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Notice re: Proposed
Re-Organization of A.M.O.;
Darlene Shoebridge, Clerk, re: Form 34, Clerk's Statement on
Candidates' Disclosure, Municipal Elections Act;
Darlene Shoebridge, Clerk, Confidential Memo re: Township
Employee Contract Renewal,
Lynda Aiken, Deputy Clerk, Report re: Discussion Paper
No.1, Municipal Licensing Committee;
Leo F. Longo, Aird and Berlis, Township Solicitor, Confidentia
Correspondence to Jeffrey Kaufman, Fasken Campbell Godfrey and
their reply letter re: B.A.F.M.A.;
Ministry of Agriculture and Food, correspondence re: Appeal
received under the Dog Licensing and Live Stock and Poultry
Protection Act;
Discussion and recommendation on time in lieu policy for
Department Heads;
Discussion re: Live Stock Valuer Evaluations;
PUBLIC WORKS:
The following correspondence and items for discussion were
presented:
a)
b)
c)
Rob and Shelley Maarse, correspondence re: Ditches on
Springhome Road;
Correspondence from Concerned Area Residents re: Bass Lake
Access - Oro Line 13;
Ontario Hydro, correspondence re: sentinel Lighting - 13th
Line;
f)
g)
h)
i)
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d)
Paul Evans, Roweburn Beach Association, correspondence re:
Garbage container at Bass Lake;
Oro Township Community Policing committee, correspondence re:
Safety concern Oro Line 13;
R.G. Robinson and Associates Limited, correspondence re:
Horseshoe Highlands Phase IVA, Street Light Operation;
R.G. Robinson and Associates Limited, correspondence re:
Canterbury Estates, Street Light Operation;
June McGuire, correspondence to Mr. Marc Grenier re:
Disruption of Mail service and concern for everybody's safety;
Fred Swackhamer, correspondence re: Lakeshore Road, condition
from Concession 10 towards 11;
David S. White, Barrister and Solicitor, Confidential
Correspondence re: Truax pit Agreement;
e)
j)
5.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
The following correspondence and items for discussion were
presented:
h)
m)
n)
a)
Pat Vincent, Committee of Adjustment, re: Planning Reports an
Committee Decisions, July 21, 1992;
Kris Menzies, Planner, Report re: O.P.P. Headquarters
Relocation;
Kris Menzies, Planner, Report re: Public School Board
Circulation;
T. Byczko, correspondence re: Concerns with regards to two
Asphalt Plants on Cashway Road;
R.G. Robinson and Associates Limited, correspondence re:
Sugarbush Subdivision, Reservoir Overflow Damage;
Kris Menzies, Planner, Report re: Bravakis/Woodlands Tree
cutting;
Dillon Consulting Engineers, correspondence to V.J. Dibacco an
Associated Limited re: Maplehill Estates/Grossman, Road
connections;
Peter Bravakis, Maplehill Estates, correspondence re:
Maplehill Estates Residential Development Onsite Earthwork
Program;
MSL Properties Limited, correspondence re: Draft Plan of
Subdivision, Shanty Bay Estates, Part Lots 27 and 28,
Concession 3;
Ainley and Associates Limited, correspondence re: Buffalo
Springs O.P.A. No. 39;
Pat Vincent, Committee of Adjustment, Report re: Minor
Variance Applications;
Kris Menzies, Planner, Report re: Official Plan Amendment No.
50, N.V.C.A. Objection;
Kris Menzies, Planner, Report re: Louis Kovacs, N.V.C.A.
Official Plan Amendment Objection;
R.G. Robinson and Associates Limited, correspondence re: R.
Nunn Subdivision;
Jorden and Jones Planning Consultants, correspondence re: R.
Nunn Subdivision, Part Lot 14, Concession 1;
Horseshoe Valley Property Owners Association, correspondence
re: Concerns with traffic safety in Horseshoe Valley;
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
i)
j)
k)
l)
0)
p)
6.
COMMUNITY SERVICES:
The following correspondence and items for discussion were
presented:
a)
Honourable Douglas G. Lewis, M.P. Simcoe North, correspondence
re: Nomination of three candidates for Commemorative Medals
for the 125th Anniversary of The Confederation of Canada;
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MOTION NO.1
Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford
It is recommended that the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole
Meeting dated Wednesday, August 12, 1992, be adopted as printed and
circulated with the addition of the following:
4.
i)
Ministry of Environment re:
Noise Complaint;
Lots E & D, Concession 1 -
j)
F. Patton, Confidential option to Purchase, Part Lot 8,
Plan 51R-19270.
Carried
MOTION NO.2
Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that the Notice from the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, Notice regarding a Proposed Re-
Organization of A.M.O. be received and the delegates attending the
Annual Conference from the Township of Oro express their opposition
to the proposed restructuring with the other members in attendance.
Carried
MOTION NO.3
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam
It is recommended that the Confidential Memo from Darlene
Shoebridge, Clerk regarding Employee Contract Renewal be received
and adopted.
Carried.
MOTION NO.4
Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that the Report from Lynda Aiken, Deputy Clerk
regarding Discussion Paper #1 submitted by the Ad Hoc Municipal
Licensing committee be received and adopted.
Carried.
MOTION NO.5
Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford
It is recommended that the correspondence from the Ministry of
Agriculture and Food regarding an Appeal received under the Dog
Licensing and Live stock and Poultry Protection Act be received and
letters be sent to our evaluators indicating that we feel the
interests of our ratepayers should be adequately considered.
Carried.
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MOTION NO.6
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam
It is recommended that the Township Solicitor David White be
directed to correspond with Mr. Bravakis, Part Lot 37, Concession 1
(Maplehill Estates) to advise of the Township's concerns regarding
recent wood cutting on Township Road Allowance and seeking
compensation for the damages.
Recorded vote requested by Reeve Drury
Deputy Reeve Caldwell
Councillor Crawford
Councillor Crokam
Councillor Mortson
Reeve Drury
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Carried
MOTION NO.7
Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford
It is recommended that the Township Solicitor David White and
Township Engineer R.G. Robinson be authorized to proceed immediatel
with an updated agreement between the Township of Oro and Winfull
Developments for road improvements, failure of which the Letter of
Credit is to be drawn upon by the Municipality.
Recorded vote requested by Deputy Reeve Caldwell
Councillor Mortson
Councillor Crokam
Councillor Crawford
Deputy Reeve Caldwell
Reeve Drury
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Carried
MOTION NO.8
Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that we do now go In-Camera with Solicitor Leo
Longo @ 1:34 p.m.
Carried
MOTION NO.9
Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam
It is recommended that we do now Rise and Report from In-Camera @
3:15 p.m.
Carried
MOTION NO. 10
Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell
It is recommended that the correspondence from the Ministry of
Environment regarding Lots E & D, Concession 1 be received and
acknowledged and that it is the Township's opinion that the Noise
By-law provisions do not apply in this circumstance and further tha
the By-law Enforcement Officer continue to monitor the situation.
carried
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MOTION NO. 11
Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crokam
It is recommended that we suspend Rule 21(d) of the Township's
Procedural By-law in order to allow the meeting to proceed past the
normal adjournment hour of 4:00 p.m.
carried
MOTION NO. 12
Moved by Crawford, seconded by Crokam
It is recommended that the correspondence from Rob and Shelley
Maarse regarding the Ditches on springhome Road be received and
referred to the Public Services Administrator for a report back to
next Council Committee Meeting.
Carried
MOTION NO. 13
Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford
It is recommended that the correspondence from MSL Properties
Limited regarding Draft Plan of Subdivision, Shanty Bay Estates,
Part Lots 27 and 28, Concession 3 be received and referred to Kris
Menzies, Planner for a Report to be presented at a future Committee
of the Whole.
Carried
MOTION NO. 14
Moved by Crokam, seconded by Crawford
It is recommended that the Confidential Correspondence from David S
White, Barrister and Solicitor regarding the Truax pit Agreement be
received and the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to execute the
Agreement in its final form, as presented, with the addition that
the owner advise all truck companies on the haul route
specifications.
carried
MOTION NO. 15
Moved by Crokam, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that the correspondence from R.G. Robinson and
Associates Limited regarding Street Light Operation in Horseshoe
Highlands Phase IVA be received and the Engineer be directed to
proceed to obtain quotations in order that the necessary work be
performed and costs associated be taken from the Letter of Credit.
Carried
MOTION NO. 16
Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crokam
It is recommended that the Report from Kris Menzies, Planner
regarding Tree Cutting in the proposed Bravakis/Woodlands
Subdivision be received.
Carried
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MOTION NO. 17
Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crokam
It is recommended that the correspondence from T. Byczko regarding
concerns with two Asphalt Plants on Cashway Road be received and
acknowledged.
Carried
MOTION NO. 18
Moved by Crokam, seconded by Mortson
It is recommended that the correspondence from Ainley and Associate
Limited regarding Buffalo springs O.P.A. No. 39 be received and
forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs as the Township's
position, as amended.
Carried
MOTION NO. 19
Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crokam
It is recommended that the following correspondence be received and
filed:
4. b)
e)
5. g)
h)
6. a)
e)
g)
Darlene Shoebridge, Clerk, re: Form 34, Clerk's Statemen
on Candidates' disclosure, Municipal Elections Act;
Leo F. Longo, aird and Berlis, Township Solicitor,
Confidential Correspondence to Jeffrey Kaufman, Fasken
Campbell Godfrey and their reply letter re: B.A.F.M.A.;
R.G. Robinson and Associates Limited, correspondence re:
Canterbury Estates, street Light Operation;
June McGuire, correspondence to Mr. Marc Grenier re:
Disruption of Mail service and concern for everybody's
safety;
Pat Vincent, Committee of Adjustment, re: Planning
Reports and Committee Decisions, July 21, 1992;
R.G. Robinson and Associates Limited, correspondence re:
Sugarbush Subdivision, Reservoir Overflow Damage;
Dillon consulting Engineers, correspondence to V.J.
Dibacco and Associated Limited re: Maplehill
Estates/Grossman, Road Connections;
Carried
MOTION NO. 20
Moved by Crokam, seconded by Crawford
It is recommended that the following Agenda Items be referred to a
Special Committee of the Whole Meeting to be held Thursday, August
20, 1992 @ 9:00 a.m.:
4.
5.
g)
j)
Discussion and recommendation on time in lieu policy for
Department Heads;
F. Patton Confidential Offer to Purchase, Part 8, Plan
51R-19270;
Correspondence from Concerned Area Residents re: Bass
Lake Access - Oro Line 13;
ontario Hydro, correspondence re: sentinel Lighting -
13th Line;
Paul Evans, Roweburn Beach Association, correspondence re
Garbage Container at Bass Lake;
Oro Township Community Policing Committee, correspondence
re: Safety concern Oro Line 13;
Fred Swackhamer, correspondence re: Lakeshore Road,
conditions from Concession 10 towards 11;
b)
c)
d)
e)
i)
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6. b)
c)
h)
k)
l)
m)
n)
0)
p)
7. a)
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Kris Menzies, Planner, Report re: O.P.P. Headquarters
Relocation;
Kris Menzies, Planner, Report re: Public School board
Circulation;
Peter Bravakis, Maplehill Estates, correspondence re:
Maplehill Estates Residential Development Onsite Earthwor
Program;
Pat Vincent, Committee of Adjustment, Report re: Minor
Variance Applications;
Kris Menzies, Planner, Report re: Official Plan Amendmen
No. 50, N.V.C.A. Objection;
Kris Menzies, Planner, Report re: Louis Kovacs, N.V.C.A.
Official Plan Amendment objection;
R.G. Robinson and Associates Limited, correspondence re:
R. Nunn Subdivision;
Jorden and Jones Planning Consultants, correspondence re:
R. Nunn Subdivision, Part Lot 14, Concession 1;
Horseshoe Valley Property Owners Association,
correspondence re: Concerns with traffic safety in
Horseshoe Valley;
Honourable Douglas G. Lewis, M.P. Simcoe North,
correspondence re: Nomination of three candidates for
Commemorative Medals for the 125th Anniversary of The
Confederation of Canada;
MOTION NO. 21
Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crokam
Carried
It is recommended that we do now adjourn @ 4:50 p.m.
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Carried