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04 07 1993 Council Minutes II i .... THB CORPORATION 01' THB TOWNSHIP 01' ORO RBGULU HEftING 01' COUNCIL WBDNBSDAY# APRIL 7# 1993 @ 7155 P.M. - COUNCIL CRAHBBRS I'IFTBBNTB MBBTING 1991-1994 COUNCIL Council met this evening pursuant to adjournment @ 7:55 p.m. with the following members present: Reeve Robert E. Drury Deputy Reeve David Caldwell Councillor Alastair Crawford Councillor Joanne Crokam Councillor Leonard Mortson staff Present: Henry Sander, Treasurer/Acting Chief Administrative Officer Also Present Was: Mr. steven Woodrow, Mr. Earl Robertson, Mr. Phil Masters, Mr. Bernal Johnston and Mr. E.R. Fleming. Prior to the meetings this evening, Reeve Drury asked for one minut silence in honour of the late Mr. Jim Clayden, long standing employee for the Township of Oro. Reeve Robert Drury assumed the chair and opened the meeting with prayer. 1. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT": Deputy Reeve Caldwell, Councillor Crawford and Reeve Robert Drury declared a potential pecuniary interest with Item 5, General Accounts #15088 to Aird and Berlis. The nature being litigation matter with the members and B.A.F.M.A. All three members vacated their chairs with Councillor Mortson assuming the chair in the absence of the Reeve for the purpose of Motion No.5 only. Reeve Drury, Deputy Reeve Caldwell and Councillor Crawford, after the passing of the resolution, returned to their chairs. 2. DEPUTATIONS: None. 1 - 2 - 3. CONSENT AGENDA: a) The Corporation of the city of Barrie, Notice of Public Meetin regarding Georgian Drive Secondary Plan; b) county of Simcoe commemorating 150 years of service and inviting county Municipalities to participate; c) The Simcoe County Board of Education, correspondence re: Draf Plan of Subdivision, John Johnson, Part Lot 22, Concession 12 and Block "C", Plan 51M-20; d) The Simcoe County Board of Education, correspondence re: Plan of Condominium, Timber Ridge - Phase I, Township of Medonte; e) Ainley and Associates Limited Consulting Engineers and Planners, correspondence re: Township of Essa, Angus Area, Sewage Treatment Works Expansion, Class Environmental Assessment; f) North Simcoe Soil and Crop Improvement Association, correspondence re: Weed Control; g) The ontario Ambulance Operators' Association Incorporated, correspondence re: The Orange Ribbon Campaign - Beware of Deception; h) William Dennis, correspondence re: Rail Cycle North Project; i) Ministry of Transportation, correspondence re: Challenges in providing transportation services ontario needs; 4. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS: a) Fred Haughton, Public Service Administrator, Report re: Hamle of Rugby-Speed Zones; b) Kris Menzies, Planner, Report re: Request to rezone Part Lot 1, Concession 8, (Martensson); c) Kris Menzies, Planner, Report re: Request to rezone Lot 73, Plan 967, Concession 7, (Vicic); d) Ernest Bidwell, Livestock Valuer's Report re: one ewe killed by wolves, owned by Len cumming, Lot 18, Concession 5; 5. COMMUNICATIONS: a) Corporation of Lindsay, correspondence re: Request for Endorsement of resolution regarding Rail Line; b) Township of Mara, correspondence re: Request for support of resolution regarding County of Simcoe Act - section 9; c) Bruce Sugden, Twin Lakes Secondary School, correspondence re: Request to use Township roadways for the 4th Annual Thunderbir Triathlon, Saturday, June 12, 1993; d) Village of Elmvale, correspondence re: Request for Council's participation in the Annual Maple Syrup Festival Log-Sawing Contest, Saturday, April 17, 1993; e) Central Oro Ratepayers Association, correspondence re: Reques for representative of Council to attend their annual meeting and update ratepayers on status of Oro/Medonte amalgamation; f) Oro District Lions Club, correspondence re: permission to operate Beer Tent, June 3, 4, 5 and 6 at the Barrie Automotive Flea Market; g) Township of Tay, correspondence re: Request for support of resolution with regards to the County of Simcoe to withdraw an rescind their support of the report on restructuring of the County of simcoe; h) City of Barrie, re: Simcoe County Restructuring; - 3 - MOTION NO. 1 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the Agenda for the Council Meeting dated Wednesday, April 7, 1993, be adopted as printed and circulated the addition of the following: 9. (h) City of Barrie, re: Simcoe County Restructuring; Carrie MOTION NO. 2 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Wednesday, March 17, 1993, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carrie MOTION NO. 3 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Public Meeting of Council held Wednesday, March 17, 1992, (Part Lot 1, Concession 8, Martensson) be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 4 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Public Meeting of Council held Wednesday, March 17, 1993, (Lot 73, Plan 967, Concession 7, Vicic) be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 5 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the accounts presented for the period ending Wednesday, April 7, 1993, in the amount of $71,347.89, plus payroll for the period ending Thursday, April 1, 1993, in the amount of $63,212.93, in accordance with the computer print-out presented to Council, be approved for payment. Carried MOTION NO. 6 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Road Expenditures for the period ending Wednesday, April 7, 1993, be accepted as presented, and further, th Treasurer be authorized to issue cheques in the amount of $82,069.90. Carried MOTION NO. 7 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Recommendations listed on the Consent Agenda, Item No.6, be received. Carried - 4 - MOTION NO. 8 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Report from Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, regarding requests for reduction in Speed Zones, Rugby Hamlet, be received and Council approve of reduction in speed limit to 50 km per hour on the 12th Line, both north and south, approaching County Road No. 11 and that the expense incurred for th installation of signs, be provided for from within the 1993 Roads Budget, and further, that we support at the County, a reduction on the County road, and further, the Clerk be directed to prepare the appropriate By-Law. Carried MOTION NO. 9 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Report from Kris Menzies, Planner, regard in Martensson zoning By-Law application, Part of Lot 1, Concession 8, be received. carried MOTION NO. 10 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the Report from Kris Menzies, Planner, regard in zoning By-Law application, Vicic, Lot 73, Plan 967, be received. Carried MOTION NO. 11 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the Report of Livestock Valuer, Ernest Bidwell, for one ewe killed by wolves and owned by Len cumming, Part of Lot 18, Concession 5, be received and the Treasurer be authorized to make compensation to Mr. Cumming, in the amount of $165.00. Carried MOTION NO. 12 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Town of Lindsay and request for endorsement of resolution, urging the Provincial Ministry of Transportation to oppose further applications to the National Transportation Agency, be received and the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro does support the said resolution and further direct that a copy of same be sent to the Minister of Transportation and Allan K. McLean, M.P.P. Carried MOTION NO. 13 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Township of Mara, requesting endorsement of a resolution, requesting the Minister of Municipal Affairs to provide the County of Simcoe, authority for representatives of member municipalities to have equality of votes on committees, be received and Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro does support the said resolution, and further direc copy of same be sent to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the County of Simcoe. Carried - 5 - MOTION NO. 14 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Twin Lakes Secondar School, regarding 4th Annual Thunderbird Triathlon to be held on Saturday, June 12, 1993, be received and the Township of Oro has no objection to this event being held on Township roads, namely the 14th Line of Oro and 15/16th sideroad, provided the municipality is released of any liability and that the proper safety monitors and precautions are taken. carried MOTION NO. 15 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the correspondence from the village of Elmvale, in request for participation in the Annual Maple Syrup Festival Log Sawing Contest, Saturday, April 17, 1993, be received, and the following members of Council will participate: Reeve Robert E. Drury Deputy Reeve David Caldwell Carried MOTION NO. 16 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Central Oro Ratepayers Association, advising of Annual Meeting to be held on April 29, 1993, at the Oro station community Hall, be received and the following members of Council will attend: Councillor Mortson Carried MOTION NO. 17 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Oro District Lions Club, regarding Beer Tent operation at the Barrie Automotive Flea Market Event, June 3-6, 1993, be received and Council of the Township of Oro have no objection and support the request in their application to the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario. Carried MOTION NO. 18 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Township of Tay, requesting endorsement of a resolution, requesting support of the motion to be presented to the County of Simcoe to withdraw and rescind its support of the report on the restructuring of the County, be received, and the Council of the Township of Oro not support the said resolution and direct the Township of Tay be advised accordingly. Recorded vote requested by Councillor Mortson Deputy Reeve Caldwell Councillor Crawford Councillor Crokam Councillor Mortson Reeve Drury Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea carried - 6 - MOTION NO. 19 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that the correspondence from the City of Barrie regarding Simcoe County Restructuring be received and an appropriat response be forwarded. Carried MOTION NO. 20 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson Be it resolved that Report No. 93-7 of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on Wednesday, March 24, 1993, and the recommendations contained therein, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 21 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the minutes of the Oro Community Centres Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting held Thursday, April 1, 1993, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 22 Moved by Mortson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that WHEREAS the Ministry of Municipal Affairs wishe a joint planning area be established with the City of Orillia and that the County Planning Committee be involved in such a joint planning area; AND WHEREAS the Committee should be composed of representatives of the electorate in each of the municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Reeves of the surrounding municipalities of Mara, Rama, Orillia, Matchedash, Coldwater, Oro and Medonte have agreed t representation based on electorate; AND WHEREAS the City of Orillia has +/- 19,177 electors, the Township of Ramara has +/- 13,150 electors, the Township of Severn has +/- 11,500 electors and the Township of Oro/Medonte has +/- 16,000 electors; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the committee of the joint planning area be comprised of Orillia, 2 members, Township of Ramara, 1 member, Township of Severn, 1 member and Township of OrojMedonte, 1 member; AND THAT a chairman be elected from the membership of the committee AND THAT this resolution be circulated to member municipalities, city of Orillia, County of Simcoe and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Carried - 7 - MOTION NO. 23 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that a By-Law to Rezone Part of Lot 1, Concession 8, (Martensson) be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 93-30. Carried THAT By-Law No. 93-30 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 Rezone Lot 73, Plan 967, Concession 7, (Vicic), be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 93-31. Carried THAT By-Law No. 93-31 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried MOTION NO. 25 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crokam Be it resolved that a By-Law to Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 58, be introduced and read an first and second time and numbered By Law No. 93-32. Carried THAT By-Law No. 93-32 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 Councillor Mortson Yea Councillor Crokam Yea Councillor Crawford Yea Deputy Reeve Caldwell Yea Reeve Drury Yea carried MOTION NO. 26 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Mortson 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. 93-33. Carried THAT By-Law No. 93-33 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried , . - 8 - MOTION NO. 27 Moved by Crokam, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that we do now adjourn @ 9:00 p.m. Carried Al2" 11U.' /. ~Yb. W.' ~LERK DARLENE SHOEBRIDG