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10 07 1991 Council Minutes ., THB CORPORATION OP THB TOWNSHIP OP ORO RBGULAR KBBTING OP COUNCIL MONDAY. OCTOBD 7. 1991 . 7:00 P.M. - COUNCIL CBAKBBRS ONB 1IUNDR.BD AND BIGHTY-THIRD KBBTING 1988-1991 COUNCIL Council met this evening pursuant to adjournment @ 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Reeve Robert E. Drury Deputy Reeve David Caldwell Councillor Alastair Crawford Councillor Allan Johnson Absent: Councillor David Burton Also Present Were: Mr. Fred Haughton, Mr. Clint Nesbitt, Mr. Brian Roubos, Mr. Keith Mathieson, Mr. Jim Reisch, Mr. Gordon Grant, Ms. Eileen Anderson, Mrs. Lynda Aiken, Ms. Vivian Bell, Ms. Joan Ford, Mr. Jack Ford, W.R. Daniel, Mr. Robert Fraraccio, Mrs. patrici Fraraccio, Mr. Karel Prokop, Ms. Margaret Prokop, Ms. Margaret Fraser, Mr. Donald Fraser, Mr. & Mrs. J. Miller, Mr. Ed Fraser, Mr. John Byers, Mr. Jim Martin, Mr Eric Runacres, Mr. Doug Hutchinson, V.C. Guthrie and Two Members of the Press. Reeve Robert E. Drury assumed the chair and opened the meeting with prayer. 1. DISCLOSURE AND DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: a) Councillor Alastair Crawford declared a possible Conflict of Interest with Agenda Item No.9 (g), which was correspondence from Mrs. Jean Crawford regarding recycling bins. The nature of his conflict is that Councillor Crawford's wife was the author of the correspondence. 2. CONSENT AGENDA: a) David Murphy, Bayview Road Ratepayers' Association, correspondence re: Letter of Commendation; b) Corporation of the Township of Tiny, Invitation to Council Members re: Official Opening of New Roads Department Complex, Friday, October 18, 1991; c) ontario Municipal Board Letter to Debbie Roach re: Lot 25 and Lot 26, Concession 6, severance; d) Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, Memo re: ontari Hydro/9th Line; e) Wayne Ross, Ontario Provincial Police, Barrie, Correspondence re: B.A.F.M.A. Fall Event, September 1991; 3. DEPUTATIONS: a) 7:15 p.m. Mr. Robert Fraraccio spoke to Council with respect to methods used in obtaining the assessment basis for which taxes are calculated and confirmed the roll and responsibilities of the Municipal Council, as well as the services and responsibilities lying within the jurisdiction of the Simcoe county Boards of Education. " b) 7:40 p.m. c) 8:15 p.m. - 2 - Mr. Clint Nesbitt, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, addressed Council at their request, regarding recent comments written in a newspape article concerning proposed developments on agricultural lands within the Township of Oro. Mr. Nesbitt also provided Council with a brief presentation entitled "Having a Vision for Agriculture in Land Use Planning" and commended the Council for endeavouring to preserve agriculturally productive lands within the Township. Mr. Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, addressed Council concerning the following matters: 1) Reeve Robert Drury congratulated Road Department Employees Keith Mathieson and Brian Roubos for successfully completing courses obtained from the C.S. Anderson an the T.J. Mahoney Road School and presented them with their respective certificates. 2) Opening of Tenders for Snow Removal: Contract No. 91-10A Snow Plow Horseshoe Valley Contractor Tender Amount Don Woodrow $ 48.50 Contract No. 91-10B-Snow Plow Administration centre/community Arena contractor Tender Amount V. C. Construction $42.80 Adm. 42.80 Com. Bruce Nelles $38.41 Adm. 42.80 Com. Pilger Plow $34.24 Adm. 34.24 Com. Dougs Lawn Care $35.00 Adm. 35.00 Com. Barry Leigh $35.00 Adm. Contract No. 91-10B-Oro Memorial Park-Shelswell Boulevard Contractor Barry Leigh d) 8:45 p.m. Tender Amount $35.00 per/hr Jim Reisch, Ms. Eileen Anderson and Mr. Gordon Grant representing the executive of the Shanty Bay Ratepayers Association addressed Council concerning a potential change in Land Use on Part Lot 21, Concession 3. (This portion of th meeting held in Committee of the Whole.) - 3 - NOTE: Reeve Drury vacated the chair and left the Chambers @ 9:45 p.m. which at that time was assumed by Deputy Reeve Caldwell, upon his return, Reeve Drury resumed the chair @ 10:00 p.m. 4. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS: a) Report of Live stock Valuer, Ernest Bidwell, re: Live stock killed (3 Reports, Ewes and Lambs killed); b) Report of Live stock Valuer, Bruce Anderson, re: Live stock killed (2 Reports, (Heifer and Calf killed); c) Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, Memo re: Georgian Bay Waterworks Fall Meeting, Collingwood, Oct.6/91; d) Kris Menzies, Township Planner, Memo re: Conference in Toronto, October 24, 1991; e) Robert James, Animal Control/By-Law Enforcement Officer, Repor re: Weed cutting on Lots in Township; f) Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, Report re: Ministry of Transportation Training; g) Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, Memo re: Sale 0 Surplus Equipment; h) Planning Department Report re: Proposed rezoning, Lot 25 and Part Lot 26, Plan 863, Concession 10; i) Planning Department Report re: Proposed rezoning, Part Lot 13 Concession 6, Part 1 on Reference Plan 51R-22449; j) Kris Menzies, Township Planner, Report re: Setbacks in the RU Zone; k) Kris Menzies, Township Planner, Report re: Linda Ingle Deemin By-Law; 1) Kris Menzies, Township Planner, Confidential Report re: Home Occupation General; m) Kris Menzies, Township Planner, Confidential Report re: Lot Definitions; n) Kris Menzies, Township Planner, Report re: Ukrainian National Federation Official Plan Amendment No. 33; 0) Deborah Broderick, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Confidential Report re: Parks/Arena Labourer position; p) Henry Sander, Treasurer, Report re: Petition - Concerned Orillia Township citizens; 5. COMMUNICATIONS: a) D.J. FitzGerald, Correspondence re: Request for Council to pass a By-Law establishing tow-away zone and signs with regard to smelt fishing problems in village of Hawkestone; b) Hardwood Hills World Cup 1991, Correspondence re: Donation; c) The Royal Canadian Legion Barrie (Ont. No. 147) Branch, re: 1991 Remembrance Day Poppy Campaign; d) ontario Good Roads Association 1992 Annual Conference @ Royal York Hotel, Toronto, February 23-26, 1992; e) Natural Heritage League Ninth Annual Natural Heritage League Meeting, Thursday, October 24, 1991, Toronto; f) Girl Guides of Canada, Correspondence re: Girl Guides attending Council Meeting with regards to their citizen Badge; g) Jean Crawford, Correspondence re: Recycling; h) Leo F. Longo, Solicitor, Correspondence re: 9th Line; (to be handed out at meeting) - 4 - MOTION NO. 1 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Agenda for the Council Meeting dated Monday, October 7, 1991, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. MOTION NO. 2 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Minutes of the Special Public Meeting of Council held Monday, September 9, 1991, (9th Line) be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. MOTION NO. 3 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held Friday, september 13, 1991, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. MOTION NO. 4 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, September 17, 1991, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 5 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held Wednesday, September 18, 1991, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 6 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held Wednesday, October 2, 1991, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 7 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the accounts presented for the period ending Monday, October 7, 1991, in the amount of $202,881.63, plus payroll for the period ending Thursday, October 3, 1991, in the amount of $36,185.48, in accordance with the computer print-out presented to Council, be approved for payment. Carried - 5 - MOTION NO. 8 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Road Expenditures for the period ending Monday, October 7, 1991, be accepted as presented, and further, the Treasurer be authorized to issue cheques in the amount of $112,007.74. Carried. MOTION NO. 9 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the tenders opened for Snow Removal, be referre to the Public Services Administrator for review and recommendation to Council. Carried. MOTION NO. 10 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that we do now go into Committee of the Whole @ 8:50 p.m. Carried. MOTION NO. 11 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that we do now Rise and Report from Committee of the Whole @ 9:30 p.m. carried MOTION NO. 12 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Recommendations listed on the Consent Agenda, Item No.6, be approved. Carried MOTION NO. 13 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Report of Live Stock Valuer, Ernest Bidwell for Live Stock killed by dogs owned by Robert Angi, Part of Lot 22, Concession 1, be received, and compensation in the amount of $195.0 be awarded to the owner. Carried MOTION NO. 14 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Report of Live stock Valuer, Ernest Bidwell for Live stock killed by wolves, owned by Lorna Wagar, Part of Lot 8, Concession 6, be received, and compensation in the amount of $210.00 be awarded to the owner. Carried - 6 - MOTION NO. 15 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Report of Live stock Valuer, Ernest Bidwell, for Live stock killed by wolves, owned by Lorna Wagar, Part of Lot 8, Concession 6, be received, and compensation in the amount of $100.00 be awarded to the owner. Carried. MOTION NO. 16 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Report of Live stock Valuer, Bruce Anderson, for Live stock killed by wolves, owned by Robert Quinn, Part of Lot 8, Concession 14, be received, and compensation in the amount of $150.00 be awarded to the owner. carried. MOTION NO. 17 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Report of Live stock Valuer, Bruce Anderson, for Live stock killed by wolves, owned by Robert Quinn, Part of Lot 8, Concession 14, be received, and compensation in the amount of $500.00 be awarded to the owner. Carried. MOTION NO. 18 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Memo from Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, re: Georgian Bay Waterworks Fall Meeting, be received, and Fred Haughton, Keith Mathieson and Fred MacGregor be authorized to attend the meeting to be held on October 31, 1991, at a cost of $25.00 per person. carried. MOTION NO. 19 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Memo from Kris Menzies, Planning Director, re: Planning Politician Conference to be held in Toronto on Octobe 24, 1991, be received, and that she be allowed to attend. Carried. MOTION NO. 20 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Report from Robert James, By-Law Enforcemen Officer, re: Weed cutting on Lots within the Township, be received and filed. carried. MOTION NO. 21 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Report from Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, re: Ministry of Transportation Training, be receive and Council approve of Fred Haughton to attend the Training Course to be held from March 23-25, 1992. Carried. - 7 - MOTION NO. 22 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Memo from Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, re: Sale of Surplus Equipment, be received and that advertisements be placed in the local papers for the sale by tender of a 1952 International Stake Body Truck and a 1967 Water Supply Truck. Carried. MOTION NO. 23 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Report from the Planning Department with regards to Development Application P-10B/91, on property described as Lot 25 and Part Lot 26, Plan 863, Concession 10, be received and the recommendation contained in this report be adopted. Carried. MOTION NO. 24 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Report from the Planning Department with regards to Development Application P-2H/91, on property described a Part Lot 13, Concession 6, be received and the recommendation contained in this report be adopted. Carried. MOTION NO. 25 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Report from Kris Menzies, Planning Director, re: Setbacks in the RU Zone, be received and the appropriate By-La be presented to Council at a later date. carried. MOTION NO. 26 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Report from Kris Menzies, Planning Director, re: Linda Ingle, Deeming By-Law, be received and the appropriate By-Law be presented to Council at a later date. carried. MOTION NO. 27 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Report from Kris Menzies, Planning Director, re: Home Occupations, be received and that the appropriate By-Law be presented to Council at a later date. Carried. MOTION NO. 28 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Report from Kris Menzies, Planning Director, re: Lot Definitions, be received and the appropriate By-Law be presented to Council at a later date. Carried. - 8 - MOTION NO. 29 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Report from Kris Menzies, Planning Director, re: Ukrainian National Federation, Official Plan Amendment No. 33, be received. Carried. MOTION NO. 30 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Report from Deborah Broderick, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, re: Arena/Parks Labourer position, be received and Randy Phillips be hired on a One Year Contract as the Arena Parks Labourer, effective Tuesday, October 8, 1991, as per th recommendations contained in the Report. Carried. MOTION NO. 31 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Report from Henry Sander, Treasurer, re: Petition from concerned Orillia Township Citizens, be received and filed. Carried. MOTION NO. 32 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the correspondence from D.J. FitzGerald, re: Smelt Fishing Activities, be received and referred to the Committee of the Whole for recommendation for a By-Law. Carried. MOTION NO. 33 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the correspondence from Kimberly Viney, Hardwoo Hills, re: 1991 World Cup, be received and regretfully we are unable to support them financially but are prepared to put an inser in our Township Newsletter. carried. MOTION NO. 34 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Treasurer provide clarification to the concerns of Orillia Township citizens recently expressed in a Petition re: Impact on Taxation resulting in Restructuring within the County of Simcoe and explaining the inaccuracies contained within the Final Report; and further, a copy of this letter be sen to the Township of Orillia and the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Carried - 9 - MOTION NO. 35 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Royal Canadian Legion, Barrie Branch, be received and Council authorize the purchase of a wreath for Remembrance Day Services at a cost of $33.00. Carried. MOTION NO. 36 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Correspondence from the Ontario Good Roads Association, re: 1992 Annual Conference, be received and filed until after November 12, 1991. Carried. MOTION NO. 37 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Natural Heritage League, re: Planning Reform and Natural Heritage Conservation Meeting, be received. Carried. MOTION NO. 38 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the correspondence from Mrs. Susan Grant, 1st Jarratt Company Girl Guides, be received and Council will entertain their unit in their endeavour to obtain their citizen Badge at a meeting to be held on October 30, 1991. Carried. MOTION NO. 39 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the correspondence from Jean Crawford, re: recycling, be received and the Parks and Recreation Supervisor be directed to place the necessary recycling barrels at Oro Memorial Park and the Community Arena and a letter of thanks be sent to Mrs. Crawford. Carried. MOTION NO. 40 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the correspondence from Leo F. Longo, Township Solicitor, re: 9th Line, be received and that By-Laws be prepared. Carried MOTION NO. 41 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that Report No. 91-28 of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on Tuesday, September 24, 1991, and the recommendation contained therein, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried , I - 10 - MOTION NO. 42 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting held Thursday, september 19, 1991, be adopted as printed an circulated. carried MOTION NO. 43 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Petition from the residents of sugarbush with respect to Hight Cost of Taxes and level of services, be received. carried MOTION NO. 44 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Treasurer be permitted to submit the Petition for Interim Payment of subsidy under the Public Transportation and Highway Improvements Act. carried MOTION NO. 45 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that the Treasurer be authorized to pay $314.28, incurred for the gifts purchased for the Township's former Administrator/Clerk and Deputy Clerk. Carried MOTION NO. 46 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that a letter of commendation be sent to the Volunteer Recognition Committee in acknowledgement of their time an efforts put forth in identifying those volunteer individuals throughout the Township of Oro. Carried MOTION NO. 47 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that a By-Law to Appoint a Clerk be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 91-76. carried THAT By-Law No. 91-76 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. carried . " - 11 - MOTION NO. 48 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that a By-Law to Rezone Lot 25 and Part of Lot 26, Plan 863, Concession 10, (Hoscik) be introduced and read a first an second time and numbered By-Law No. 91-77. Carried THAT By-Law No. 91-77 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. carried MOTION NO. 49 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that a By-Law to Rezone Part Lot 2 and Lot 3, Concession 9, (Buffalo Springs) be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 91-78. Carried THAT By-Law No. 91-78 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. carried MOTION NO. 50 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that a By-Law to Rezone Part of Lot 19, Concession 3 (McCuaig) be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-Law No. 91-79. carried THAT By-Law No. 91-79 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried MOTION NO. 51 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that we do now adjourn @ 11:00 p.m. Rescinded MOTION NO. 52 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that Council rescind Motion No. 51. Carried MOTION NO. 53 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Council suspend Rule 7 of By-Law No. 89-36 in order to allow the meeting to proceed past the adjournment hour of 11:00 p.m. Carried ,f /. - 12 - MOTION NO. 54 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Oro prepare an Offer to Purchase on property described as Part of Lot 16, Concession 14 (designated Part 16, Reference Plan 5IR-19270) to Bayou Developments Incorporated and the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement. Carried MOTION NO. 55 Moved by Caldwell, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Oro accept a Offer to Purchase on property described as Part Lot 16, Concession 14, (designated Part 16, Reference Plan 51R-19270) from Cameron Dougall and the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement. Carried MOTION NO. 56 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Crawford 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. 91-80. carried THAT By-Law No. 91-80 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried MOTION NO. 57 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Caldwell Be it resolved that Council do now adjourn @ 11:12 p.m. Carried Z2JA ('0. fl. " ,.. J "~,""""". . '. ffAZ__ RUVE ROBERT E. DRURY /,~ ' i21A~.. ~~~. /..LERK DARLENE SHOEBRIDGE