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01 06 1992 Council Minutes . Hit CORPORATION 01' THIt TOWNSHIP 01' ORO RBGULAR HItTING 01' COUNCIL MOND&Y. JANUARY'. ltt2 . tl4S P.M. - COUNCIL CBAKBBRS ItIGJITH HitTING 1991-1994 COUNCIL Council met this evening pursuant to adjournment @ 9:45 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. Fred Haughton, Mr. Alan Wayne, Mr Conrad Boffo, Ms. Dyan Gundert, Mr. Ron Sommers, Mr. Bill Drury, Mr. Darren Drury. Reeve Robert E. Drury assumed the chair and opened the meeting with prayer. 1. DISCLOSURE AND DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None declared. 2. CONSENT AGENDA: a) A.F. Pelletier, County of Simcoe, Notice of Special Meeting Final Report of Simcoe County Study Committee; b) Expenditure and Subsidy Report for period ending November 30, 1991; 3. DEPUTATIONS: a) 9:50 p.m. Mr. Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, spoke to Council regarding a report re: snow plowing practices in Harbourwood/Sugarbush Subdivisions. Deputy Reeve Caldwell made comments and inquiries to the bulb design within and Mr. Haughton further elaborated on techniques. Mr. Haughton indicated that new designs for future subdivisions should be considered. Note: Reeve Drury and the Clerk, Darlene Shoebridge, did contact Mr. Tom Blight, a resident within the Harbourwood Subdivision, invite him or his spouse to attend this evening's meeting as the residents had some concerns with the snow plowing methods within the area. However, Mr. and Mrs. Blight were in attendance at this meeting after such contacts having been made by the Reeve and Staff. ,I - 2 - Reeve Drury also presented Mr. Haughton with certificate for successful completion of the ontario Good Roads Association, Part 2 - publ Administration Course and congratulated him on behalf of Council. 4. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS: a) Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, Report re: Plow, Harbourwood/Sugarbush; s. COMMUNICATIONS: a) Live stock Valuer, Bruce Anderson's Report, re: Live stock killed, owned by John Perryman; b) Peter Shelswell, Oro Burton Drillers Oldtimer's Hockey Club, correspondence re: Annual Oldtimer's Hockey Tournament; c) The Orillia Public Library, correspondence re: Orientation tour of library on Wednesday, January 29, 1992 @ 7:30 p.m.; d) Township of Adjala, Resolution re: The Collection of Taxes School Boards; e) The corporation of the Township of Hamilton, Resolution re: Petition the Federal Government - Licensing of Telecommunications Towers; f) The Orillia Public Library, correspondence re: Contract for Library Service Agreement; g) Kiwanis Club of Barrie, correspondence re: Annual "Civic Night" Dinner on January 13th, 1992, continental Inn, Barrie; h) Anita Beaton, correspondence to Leo F. Longo re: 7th Line, Proposed Aggregate Development; i) McDonald and Hayden, Confidential Correspondence re: Council Meeting of December 9, 1991, Committee of Adjustment Submiss No. B-43/90, By-Law to Adopt the Development Charges Act and Request for Reimbursement; MOTION NO. 1 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Agenda for the Council Meeting dated January 6, 1992, be adopted as printed and circulated. MOTION NO. 2 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Oro propose and support to maintain a zero percent increase for all employee cost living remunerations of the corporation for the Year 1992, as a result of the weakened economic stability being experienced throughout the County of Simcoe and Province of Ontario. Recorded Vote requested by Deputy Reeve Caldwell Deputy Reeve Caldwell Councillor Crawford Councillor Crokam Councillor Mortson Reeve Drury Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea - 3 - MOTION NO. 3 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Monday, December 16, 1991, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 4 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held Friday, January 3, 1992, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 5 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the accounts presented for the period ending Monday, January 6, 1992, in the amount of $95,232.52, plus payroll for the period ending December 26, 1991, in the amount of $49,757.11, in accordance with the computer print-out presented to Council, be approved for payment. Carried MOTION NO. 6 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the Road Expenditures for the period ending Monday, January 6, 1992, be accepted as presented, and further, the Treasurer be authorized to issue cheques in the amount of $190,799.95. Carried MOTION NO. 7 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Recommendations listed on the Consent Agenda, Item No.6, be approved. Carried MOTION NO. 8 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Report from Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, regarding Snow Plowing the Harbourwood/Sugarbush Developments, be received and the Roads Department are to continue with the procedures now being practised with respect to internal streets designed with bulb areas for snow plowing purposes. I Carried MOTION NO. 9 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Report of Live Stock Valuer, Bruce Anderson for Live Stock killed by wolves, owned by John Perryman, Part of Lo 17 and 18, Concession 13, for one ewe killed, valued @ $100.00, be received, and further, the Treasurer be authorized to issue payment to Mr. Perryman in the amount of $100.00. Carried - 4 - MOTION NO. 10 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the correspondence from Peter Shelswell, regarding the hosting of the Second Annual Oldtimer's Hockey Tournament, to be held at the Oro Sports Complex, February 7th, 8th and 9th, 1992, be received, and Council of the Township of Oro have no objection to the organization applying for a Special Occasion Permit with subsequent approval by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. Carried MOTION NO. 11 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the correspondence from the orillia Public Library, regarding an orientation tour, to be held Wednesday, January 29, 1992, be received, and the following Members of Council will attend: Deputy Reeve David Caldwell Councillor Leonard Mortson MOTION NO. 12 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the correspondence and resolution from the Township of Adjala, regarding the collection of taxes for School Boards, be received, and the Council of the Township of Oro, do support their resolution, whereby municipalities would withhold the portion of the education levy which has not yet been collected by the municipality from the taxpayer. Carried MOTION NO. 13 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Township of Hamilton, and supporting resolution, regarding petitioning the Federal Government to review guidelines and criteria for issuances of licences for Telecommunications Towers by the Federal of Communication and Transportation, be received, and Township of Oro does support the resolution as stated. MOTION NO. 14 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Orillia Public Library with respect to the 1992 Contract for Library Services, in the amount of $47,680.00, be received, and the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement. Deputy Reeve Caldwell requested a Recorded Vote. Councillor Mortson Councillor Crokam Councillor Crawford Reeve Caldwell Drury Nay Yea Nay Yea Yea Carried - 5 - MOTION NO. 15 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Kiwanis Club of Barrie, an invitation to the Annual "Civic Night" to be held on January 13th, 1992, be received, and the following Council Members and Staff will attend: Deputy Reeve David Caldwell Councillor Leonard Mortson Councillor Alastair Crawford Reeve Robert Drury Councillor Joanne Crokam Darlene Shoebridge, Clerk Carrie MOTION NO. 16 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the copy of the correspondence from Anita Beato to Mr. Leo F. Longo, Aird and Berlis, Township Solicitor, regardin 7th Line Aggregate Pits, be received, and the Clerk correspond wit Mrs. Beaton, explaining that Council's position on the proposals wa not available until their meeting held on Friday, January 3, 1992, and a copy of the 7th Line Road Agreement be made available to Mrs. Beaton, now that same has been returned executed by all parties. Carried MOTION NO. 17 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Confidential Correspondence from McDonald and Hayden, Solicitors, regarding Development Charges Fee, applicable to Committee of Adjustment Submission No. B-43/90, be received, and Council reconfirm their position that the fee applicable ($5,225.00) as of November 25, 1991, will apply to this particular application. Carried MOTION NO. 18 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that a By-Law to Authorize the Borrowing of $800,000.00 be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 92-1. Carried THAT By-Law No. 92-1 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried MOTION NO. 19 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that a By-Law to Authorize the Use of a Grid Promissory Note, be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 92-2. Carried THAT By-Law No. 92-2 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried . . - 6 - MOTION NO. 20 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that a By-Law to Provide for the Annual Interim Tax Levy, Penalty for Non-Payment of Taxes or Instalment during the Current Taxation Year 1992 and Interest on Tax Arrears in Years, be introduced and read a first and second time and By-Law No. 92-3. Carrie THAT By-Law No. 92-3 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. MOTION NO. 21 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that a By-Law to Appoint an AUditor, be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 92-4. THAT By-Law No. 92-4 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Deferred. MOTION NO. 22 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that By-Law No. 92-4, Resolution No. 21, be deferre and request the Treasurer to arrange for Tendering of this item or Treasurer report if not advisable. Carried MOTION NO. 23 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that a By-Law for the Contracting of Insurance for the Township of Oro and its Council Members and Staff, be introduce and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 92-5. Carried THAT By-Law No. 92-5 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried MOTION NO. 24 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that a By-Law to Appoint a Committee of Adjustment, be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 92-6. Carried THAT By-Law No. 92-6 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Recorded Vote requested by Deputy Reeve Caldwell Deputy Reeve Caldwell Councillor Crawford Councillor Crokam Councillor Mortson Reeve Drury Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea I . dl Carrle ""... 'I , . . - 7 - MOTION NO. 25 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that a By-Law to Appoint Members to the Oro Communit Centres Parks and Recreation Committee, be introduced and ead a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 92-7. I Carried THAT By-Law No. 92-7 be read a third time and finally pass d, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. MOTION NO. 26 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that a By-Law to Appoint Members to the Oro Advisory Committee, be introduced and read a first and sec and numbered By-Law No. 92-8. Carried~ Planning nd time carried1 THAT By-Law No. 92-8 be read a third time and finally pass d, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Deputy Reeve Caldwell requested a Recorded Vote. Councillor Mortson Councillor Crokam Councillor Crawford Deputy Reeve Caldwell Reeve Drury Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea MOTION NO. 27 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Carried Be it resolved that a By-Law to Confirm the proceedings of council, be introduced and read a first and second time and numbere By-Law No. 92-9. THAT By-Law No. 92-9 be read a third time and finally pass engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. MOTION NO. 28 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that we do now adjourn @ 10:54 p.m. Carried , be Carried Carried