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06 03 1991 Council Minutes THB CORPORATION 01' THB TOWNSHIP OP ORO UGULAR KBBTING OP COUNCIL MONDAY. JUNB 3. 1991. . 8:00 P.M. - COUNCIL CBAKBBRS ONB HUNDRBD AND SIXTY-I'IRST KBBTING 1988-1991 COUNCIL council met this evening pursuant to adjournment @ 8:00 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. Berardo Mascioli, Ms. Pat Thompson, Ms. Vivian Bell, C. Daniels, Mr. Ron Sommers and One Member of the Press. Deputy Reeve David Caldwell chaired the meeting. 1. DISCLOSURE AND DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councillor Allan Johnson declared a Conflict of Interest with regards to Agenda Item No.6 (h), concerning Oro Sand and Stone, proposed development with regards to a gravel pit; the nature of his conflict is that his parents own property adjacent to the effected lands. Mr. Johnson vacated his seat in the Council Chambers, did not discuss or vote on the resolution concerning this topic under the above noted agenda item. 2. CONSENT AGENDA: a) Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Approval of O.P.A. No. 40 (Simoro); b) Liquor Licence Board of ontario re: Licence Transfer to the Carriage Roadhouse; c) R.G. Robinson and Associates Limited re: Sugarbush Subdivisio Water System; d) R.G. Robinson and Associates Limited, Confidential Correspondence re: a) Development Application P9/91; b) Development Application P10A/91; c) Audubon Estates SUbdivision; e) Aird and Berlis, Confidential Correspondence re: 767986 ontario Limited; f) ontario Municipal Board re: Hearing for September 12, 1991 (puksa); g) Ministry of Municipal affairs Letter to Eric Taves re: M.S.L. Subdivision; h) Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: acknowledgement of Receipt of O.P.A. No. 53 & 54 (Woodland and Oro Sand and Stone) i) R. B. Watkin, Ainley and Associates Confidential Correspondenc re: Development Application P22/89; 3. DEPUTATIONS: a) 8:15 p.m. Mr. Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, was present for the opening of tenders by the Administrator/Clerk for a 1991 54,000 lb. G.V.W. Tandem Snow Plow Truck. - 2 - Tender Results CONTRACTOR TENDER AMOUNT Central Mack Truck Sales $ 125,124.00 L 125,795.60 V Douglas Lincoln Mercury Sales Limited $ 120,985.55 V Western Star Trucks $ 130,547.40 V Currie Truck Centre $ 125,133.80 F 122,136.90 V sid Lewis Motor Sales Limited $ 123,397.30 V 122,725.70 L Toronto Truck Centre $ 122,730.28 L 123,401. 88 V Freightliner $ 122,794.10 V b) 8:30 p.m. Deputy Reeve David Caldwell asked all those in attendance if they had any inquiries with regards to the applications before Council concerning the proposed Assessment Reductions under Section 495 and 496 of the Municipal Act. (No questions were asked from those present). 4. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS: a) Pat Harwood, Parks and Recreation Supervisor Report re: ontario Recreation Facilities Association Zone 2 General Meeting; b) Report of Live Stock Valuer Ernest Bidwell re: Hens killed; c) Report of Live Stock Valuer Bruce Anderson re: One colt; d) Planning Department Report re: Property described as the East Half of Lot 5, Concession 11; e) Kris Menzies, Confidential Report re: Dead Files; f) Henry Sander, Treasurer, Memo re: 1991 Library Grant; g) Applications under Section 495 and 496 of the Municipal act fo Tax Adjustments; h) Pat Harwood, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Confidential Mem re: Part-Time Staff; 5. COMMUNICATIONS: a) Minister of the Environment re: 1991 Environment Week June 2-9, 1991; b) R.G. Robinson and Associates Limited, re: Watershed Map Base; c) County of Simcoe re: Report No. 19, Environmental Services Committee; d) Mr. and Mrs. R. Boyce, Confidential Correspondence re: Water problems in Basement; e) winfull Properties Incorporated, Confidential Correspondence re: Oro Industrial Park Development Agreement; f) Skelton, Brumwell and Associates Limited Confidential Correspondence re: Revised Draft Plan for Woodland Estates; g) David White, Solicitor, Confidential Agreement re: Oro and Mascioli; - 3 - 6. OTHER BUSINESS: a) Reeve Robert E. Drury requested the Administrator/Clerk to contact the Garbage Contractor with regards to the time the contractor is picking up garbage on the 2nd Line of Oro as he had received numerous complaints with regards to garbage being picked up prior to 6:30 a.m. when the contract calls for garbage pick-up to commence @ 7:00 a.m. MOTION NO. 1 Moved by Drury, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Agenda for the Council Meeting dated Monday June 3, 1991, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 2 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Drury Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Public Meeting of Council held Saturday, May 18, 1991 (Smelt Fishermen) be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 3 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Drury Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Public Meeting of Council held Monday, May 21, 1991, (VanKessel) be adopted as printe and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 4 Moved by Drury, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Public Meeting of Council held Monday May 21, 1991, (Cross Country Homes) be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 5 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Drury Be it resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Monday, May 21, 1991, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 6 Moved by Drury, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held Monday, May 27, 1991, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried - 4 - MOTION NO. 7 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the accounts presented for the period ending Monday, June 3, 1991, in the amount of $86,858.68, plus payroll for the period ending Thursday, May 30, 1991, in the amount of $34,108.33, in accordance with the computer print-out presented to council, be approved for payment. carried MOTION NO. 8 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Drury Be it resolved that the Road Expenditures for the period ending Monday, June 3, 1991, be accepted as presented, and further, the Treasurer, be authorized to issue cheques in the amount of $50,949.16. MOTION NO. 9 Moved by Drury, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that Council suspend Rule 8 (a) of the Procedural By Law to allow Deputy Reeve David Caldwell to chair this Regular Meeting of Council. carried NOTE: Councillor Allan Johnson declared a Conflict of Interest with regards to Agenda Item No.6 (h), concerning Oro Sand and stone, proposed development with regards to a gravel pit; and vacated his seat in the Council Chambers, did not discuss or vote on the resolution concerning this topic. MOTION NO. 10 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Drury Be it resolved that the Recommendations listed on the Consent Agenda, Item No.6, be approved. Carried MOTION NO. 11 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Tenders for the 1991 54,000 Ib G.V.W. Tande Snow Plow Truck be referred to Fred Haughton, Public Services Administrator, for a report back to Council. Carried MOTION NO. 12 Moved by Drury, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Report from Pat Harwood, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, with regards to the ontario Recreation Facilities Association holding their Zone 2 General Meeting at the Oro Township Community sportsplex on either March 12, 1992 or March 26, 1992, be received, and further, the corporation of the Township of Oro supports the holding of the Zone 2 ontario Recreation Facilities Association Meeting to be held in March of 1992. Carried - 5 - MOTION NO. 13 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Report of Live stock Valuer Ernest Bidwell, for live stock killed, owned by Mr. George Bidwell with an estimate value of $60.50, be received, and further, the Treasurer be authorized to issue a cheque to Mr. Bidwell in the amount of $60.50 Carried MOTION NO. 14 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Report of Live stock Valuer Bruce Anderson, for live stock killed, owned by Mr. George Andrews with an estimate value of $400.00, be received, and further, the Treasurer be authorized to issue a cheque to Mr. Andrews in the amount of $400.00. Carried MOTION NO. 15 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Drury Be it resolved that the Report from the Planning Department with regards to Development Application P-2D/91, on property described a the East Half Lot 5, Concession 11, be received, and further, the recommendation contained in this report be adopted. Carried MOTION NO. 16 Moved by Drury, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Report from Kris Menzies, Township Planner, re: Dead Files, be received, and further, it is recommended that Township Planner, Kris Menzies, send one more notice to the proponents directly, notifying them of the Township's intent to remove these files from our active files. Carried MOTION NO. 17 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the following applications under section 495 an 496 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1988, as amended, presented to Council; and recommended by the Assessors of Simcoe County Assessment Office (Region No. 16) for Assessment reductions be accepted, and further, the appropriate tax adjustments be applied. seotion 496 1-1 5-206, Lorna smith, Part Lot 13, Concession 14. Due to gross and manifest error, 1990 assessment of $32,000. be written off and new value be reflected under section 32 i the amount of $11,000. to 5-20602. 1-2 1-026, North Part Lot 17, Concession 1. Due to gross and manifest error 1989 and 1990 assessment be written off in the amount of $1,000. on residential public assessment. 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 - 6 - 11-182-0001, 717215 ontario Limited, Hawkestone Service Centre, Lot 2, Plan 1230. Since business at this locatio in December 1990, it is recommended that business taxes 0 business public assessment of $15,600. for 1991 be cancelled from January 1 to December 31, 1991. New tenan to be added by supplementary assessment. 1-15700-0007, Hitch House 1988 Limited, Part Lot 11, Concession 2. Since business ceased on this property prior to December 1, 1990, it is recommended that busines taxes to the owner be cancelled on business public assessment of $34,800. for December 1, 1990 to December 31, 1991. 2-10700-0002, Yeoman Family Stock Holdings, South Part Lo 4, Concession 4. Since business ceased at this location prior to January 1, 1991, it is recommended that business taxes to the owner be cancelled from January 1, to December 31, 1991, based on the business public assessmen of $18,300. 5-119, Paul Oppleman, West Part Lot 8, Concession 13. Since the house on this property was razed by fire on January 11, 1991, it is recommended that taxes to the owner be cancelled on residential pUblic assessment of $70,000. from January 12, 1991 to December 31, 1991. 9-06700-0001, 481205 ontario Incorporated, Barrie Speedway, South Part Lot 22, Concession 8. Since the above occupant ceased to carryon business at this location on August 14, 1989, business taxes based on business public assessment of $58,200. for 1989 and 1990 and $64,200. for 1991, are to be cancelled. New occupant to be assessed under section 32 and 33 of the assessment act. 7-02000-001 and 002, Stop-n-go Petroleums Limited, East Part of Lot A, Concession 2. Since this occupant ceased to carryon business at this location prior to January 1, 1991, business taxes to be cancelled on business public assessment of $30,400. and shared parking $900. from January 1, to December 31, 1991. 7-02000-006 and 007, Donut Gallery Limited, East Part Lot A, Concession 2. Since this occupant ceased to carryon business at this location prior to January 1, 1991, business taxes to be cancelled, based on business public assessment of $26,490. plus shared parking $1,625. from January 1, to December 31, 1991. 7-02000-0017, Cango Petroleums Limited, East Part Lot A, Concession 2. Since the above occupant ceased to carry 0 business at this location prior to January 1, 1991, it is recommended that taxes to the owner be cancelled on business separate assessment of $26,350. from January 1 t December 31, 1991. 7-020, 859845 ontario Limited, Part Lot A, Concession 2. Since businesses have ceased on the above property prior to January 1, 1991, it is recommended that taxes to the owner be cancelled on a conversion of rates from commercial public assessment of $159,200. to residential public and commercial separate of $52,700. to residential separate from January 1, to December 31, 1991. - 7 - 1-12 2-22600-0003, Rocco V. Calauti, West Part Lot 20, Concession 5. Since business on this property ceased prior to January 1, 1991, it is recommended that taxes to the owner be cancelled from January 1, 1991, to December 31, 1991, based on the business public assessment of $12,450. New tenant will be assessed under section 33. section 495 5-20150 and 5-20152, Oro Township purchase from Hristovski. write off 1989 penalty and interest of $41.0 and 1990 penalty and interest of $59.36. 12-34400-0002, 1988 business tax, William and Shui Seto. Since this business tax has been vacant for some time, an no address is available, business tax write off of $46.96 plus penalty and interest. 7-32900-001, 638384 ontario Limited. Since no address ca be obtained and this business has been vacant for some time, write off 1987 business tax of $177.50 plus penalty and interest. 7-02000-0001, George Irwin and Lorraine Furnell. Since this business has been vacant for some time and no addres is available, write off business tax of $760.78 for 1986 plus penalty and interest. 7-02000-0001, Ken Wong. Since no address can be obtained and this business has been vacant for some time, to write off the 1989 business tax of $98.74 plus penalty and interest. 9-06700-0001, Barrie Speedway Limited, write off $100.00 Collection Charges in 1990. Carried MOTION NO. 18 Moved by Drury, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Confidential Memo from Pat Harwood, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, re: Part Time Staff, be received, and further, the Parks and Recreation Director, be authorized to replac this one part-time position. Carried MOTION NO. 19 Moved by Drury, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the correspondence of the Minister of the Environment, announcing Environment Week 1991, will be held from June 2-8, be received, and further, the Corporation of the Township of Oro endorses the concept of Environment Week, however, it is hereby directed that the Administrator/Clerk correspond with the Minister of the Environment to request greater lead time in order that the municipality may plan appropriate events for this very worthwhile endeavour. carried - 8 - MOTION NO. 20 Moved by Drury, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the memo from Treasurer Henry Sander re: 1991 Library Grant be received and filed. Carried MOTION NO. 21 Moved by Drury, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the correspondence from the County of Simcoe with regards to report No. 19, (Revised) of the Environmental Services Committee, be received, and further, the Administrator/Clerk seek clarification on the proposed exemption of tippage fees for one week or seven non consecutive days. Carried MOTION NO. 22 Moved by Drury, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Confidential Correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. Boyce, be referred to the Public Services Administrator for a review and a report back to Council. Carried MOTION NO. 23 Moved by Drury, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Confidential Correspondence from Winfull Properties Incorporated with regards to the Oro Industrial Park Development Agreement, be received, and further, the Corporation of the Township of Oro hereby directs the Administrator/Clerk to advis Winfull Properties Incorporated that the Township of Oro would like clarification on the length of time the extension winfull may be seeking, prior to the Township of Oro granting any extensions. Carried. MOTION NO. 24 Moved by Drury, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the Correspondence from R.G. Robinson and Associates Limited with regards to Watershed Map Base, be received, and further, the Administrator/Clerk advise Mr. Robinson that this project would have to be considered in 1992, as there has been no funds allocated for this project in 1991. Carried. MOTION NO. 25 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Confidential Correspondence from Skelton, Brumwell and Associates Incorporated, with regards to their Revised Draft Plan for Woodland Estates, Part of Lots 35 and 36, Concession 1, be received and referred to the Township Planner for a report back to Council. Carried. - 9 - MOTION NO. 26 Moved by Drury, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that the Confidential Agreement prepared by Solicito David White between the Corporation of the Township of Oro and Antonio Mascioli, be received, and further, the Reeve and Administrator/Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said agreement. Carried MOTION NO. 27 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Drury Be it resolved that Report No. 91-17 of the special Committee of th Whole Meeting held Thursday, May 16, 1991, and the recommendations contained therein, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 28 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Drury Be it resolved that Report No. 91-18 of the special Committee of th Whole Meeting held Friday, May 17, 1991, and the recommendations contained therein, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 29 Moved by Drury, seconded by Crawford Be it resolved that Report No. 91-19 of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held Monday, May 27, 1991, and the recommendations containe therein, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried MOTION NO. 30 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Drury Be it resolved that the minutes of the Oro Canada Day Committee Meeting held Wednesday, May 22, 1991, be adopted as printed and circulated. carried MOTION NO. 31 Moved by Johnson, seconded by Drury Be it resolved that the Fire Chief purchase the following equipment 500' of Hy-vol Hose 600' of 2 1/2" Hose 300' of 1 1/2" Hose 2 - 1 1/2 Nozzles 2 - Air Packs 1 - 6 Channel Radio with extension 1 - Gated Ball Valve To be placed on the New Pumper for an approximate cost of $15,000.00. Carried - 10 - MOTION NO. 32 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Drury Be it resolved that a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 86-87 the Township Business Licensing By-Law, be introduced and read a first and secon time and numbered By-Law No. 91-42. Carried THAT By-Law No. 91-42 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. Carried MOTION NO. 33 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Drury Be it resolved that a By-Law to Rezone the East Half of Lot 16, Concession 11, (VanKessel) be introduced and read a first and secon time and numbered By-Law No. 91-43. carried MOTION NO. 34 Moved by Drury, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that the 3rd reading of By-Law No. 91-43 be deferred until Council has rediscussed this issue with the Township Planner and Planning Consultant at a future Committee of the Whole Meeting. Carried (THAT By-Law No. 91-43 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve.) Deferred. MOTION NO. 35 Moved by Crawford, seconded by Drury 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. 91-44. Carried THAT By-Law No. 91-44 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Reeve. carried MOTION NO. 36 Moved by Drury, seconded by Johnson Be it resolved that we do now adjourn @ 9:17 p.m. Carried Ct:K?!:w~!!ll Deputy