HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-11-03Report No.7
MAYOR RICKARD AND'MEMi3ERS OF COUNCIL
There were not any recommendations made at the meeting
of the Task Force Committee held on November 3, 1977. Attached
hereto are the minutes for Council's information.
Respectfully submitted,
Councillor R. Dykstra, Chairman,
Planning Advisory Committee.
TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
TASK FORCE
Minutes of Meeting
Thursday, November 3, 1977; 7:30 p.m.
Court Room # 2, Bowmanville
Present: Chairman Councillor R. Dykstra
Member Councillor B. Taylor
Member Councillor E. Woodyard
Member Mayor GA B. Rickard
Member Mr. T. E. Bobier
Member Mrs. A. Cowman attended at 8:15 p.m.
Town Manager Mr. A. Guiler
IBI Group Mr. P. Levine
Secretary(Acting) Mrs. M. Best
(1) Reading of Minutes
Resolution # TP -48-77
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Dykstra,
That the minutes of the meeting held on July 28, 11977, be adopted
as read..
"CARRIID"
(2) T. P. Levine of the IBI Group spoke to the matter regarding the Ontario
Municipal Board Hearing outlining the progress and reviewing the
activity that could be expected when the hearing resumes in January.
(3) Report on Financial Impaat
Mr. Levine of the IBI Group spoke on the Mhrray V. Jones Study and
stated they had found it not to be generally appropriate to be
used in their report.
Resolution # TF -49-77.
Moved by Mrs. A. Cowman, seconded by Mr. Bobier,
That this report be received for information as part 1 of the
Financial. Impact Analysis of the IBI Group, dated August 23, 1977.
94CARRILLLO it
Task Force Meeting, November 39 19779 continued Page 2
(ti.) (a) Financial Impact
Mr. Levine spoke regarding the financial impact on residents and
cost pertaining to services, etc. Mr. Levine was requested to
procure copies that had been used at the 3ntario Municipal Board
Hearing.
Resolution # TF -50-77
Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor,
That the copies pertaining to the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing
be forwarded to Mr, Bobier, Mrs. Cowman, and Members of the Task
Force.
"CARRIED"
(b) Storm Drainage
Concerns had been expressed by the City of Oshawa regarding surface
water, etc. The firm of Totten Sims Hubicki were engaged to do a
study regarding Creeks in the Courtice Area- accordingly the impact
was non-existent, the date of the Study was in September, 1977.
Questions wore asked regarding the location of the retention ponds
on the Farewell and Black Creeks and also regarding the controls.
Mrs. Cowman to send a letter regarding her well to the Mayor.
(o) Ground Water Impact
The question was asked regarding impost charges - it was stated that
if a water supply is disrupted, the problem will be rectified.
Resolution # TP- 1 -
Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Taylor,
That the matter of Regional Policy on frontage charges and ground
water impact, when it is dealt with by Regional Works Committee,
that this Committee be notified, so they can have the response
from the submission by the Town of Newcastle.
"CARRIED"
(d) Social Services
Mr. Levine spoke to the matter regarding facilities that would be
needed for extra development of some 6,000 persons - i.e. fire
protection, libraries, active parks, roads upgraded, fire hall and
also external roads would need upgrading. E. Bobier spoke of the
possibility of a Sports or Community Centre as the population
increased, regarding tennis courts etc. He also inquired of the
grants that are available for Community Centres.
Task Force Meeting, November 3, 1977, continued - Page 3
Resolution ;r TF -2-77
Moved by Mr. Bobier, seconded by Councillor Taylor,
That the item of Community Centre and possible location be placed
on the Agenda for the next meeting of this Committee.
"CARRIED"
It was noted that a fire -hall for the Courtice Area was being
investigated regarding location etc.
(e) Traffic
Concerns were expressed regarding the roads in Courtice Area.
(5) Policy re Impact on Wells - had been dealt with
(6) Other Business
The Chairman spoke regarding the draft plans for the two Courtice
Heights subdivisions - How can we best deal with and solve the
problems, it was noted that in Darlington Official Plan it was
zoned "deferred residential'. Mx. Bobier spoke to the matter of
the terms of reference that were set up when the Task Force
Committee was formed.
Mr. Dykstra voiced his concerns for a solution in resolving the
Courtice Area Citizens Association concerns.
Mayor Rickard expressed his concern regarding the impact of
possible growth in the Courtice Area.
(7) Next Meeting
Resolution r'" 2'-53-77
Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Mr. T. E. Bobier,
That the Task Force Committee meet every other Thursday with the
next meeting to be held on Thursday, November 10, from 7:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m., and Mr. J. Dunham, Director of Public Works, be
invited to attend, and "Roads" be on the Agenda.
"CARRIED"
Task Force Meeting, November 3, 1977,continued- Page 4
(8) djournment
Resolution LIP --_14:11.
Moved. by Nre Cowman, seconded by Mr. Bobier,
That this meeting do now adjourn.
"CARRIED"
Meeting adjourned accordingly at 1065 p.m.
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Secretary(Acting) Chairman