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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/03/1985 . TOWN OF NEWCASTLE General Purpose & Administration COIIIIIittee September 3, 1985 Roll Call Minutes of a Meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Tuesday, September 3rd 1985, at 9:30 A.M., in the Bowmanville Library Auditorium. Present Were: Councillor E.R. Woodyard, Chairman Councillor A. Cowman, Member, until 12:25 p.m., to attend to Regional Business Councillor D. Hamre. Member Councillor I. M. Hobbs, Member Councillor R.B. Taylor, Member Mayor G. B. Rickard, Member Councillor M. Hubbard, (On Regional Business) Absent: Delegations Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, D. Johnston Town Clerk, D. W. Oakes Treasurer, K. Campbell (Until 3:45 p.m.) Director of Public Works, R. Dupuis Current Operations Planner, L. Taylor (until 1:30 p.m.) Director of Community Services, J. Devantier (until 3:45 p.m.) Fire Chief, J. Aldridge (until 3:45 p.m.) Deputy Clerk. R. Rutledge James Coombes, Thistle Valley Park, informed Council that he does not feel he should have to apply or pay for a rezoning. He has 2 tractor pulls a year; only good reports from the police and fire departments, and a $10 million insurance policy. . . In his opinion, without a temporary use By-law, special events cannot be held. To rezone would tie up his land as commercial. Because there are other sites for tractor pulls, usually having one pull a year, the special events by-law should remain. Mr. Ron Strike, Solicitor, representing Mr. & Mrs. L. Lodge Re Special Events By-law 84-63. Mr. Strike questioned if the By-law is a legal provision. In his opinion, it is illegal. If any such special event priviledge is to be given, notice to the neighbours should be given. He believes staff and solicitor support his opinion, that the By-law cannot stay as is. He suggests special permission by-law should be established for non-charitable organizations. Criteria to distinguish charitable provisions is in the public's best interest. . . . G.P.A. Minutes Delegations Planning & Development Reports Monthly Building Report 56.49.3. Summary of Land Division Committee Applications 60.84.3. - 2 - September 3, 1985 Bryan Clarke, R.R. #3, Bowmanville, Given Road, itemized his concerns relative to the excavation that is taking place on 4 sides of the area properties. There are 4 property owners in this block who are experiencing many inconveniences caused by services being extended to a subdivision. Mr. Clarke and his neighbours are presently on septic systems and wells. Three wells have been affected by this excavation. They have been informed by the Ministry of Health that they will not be able to enlarge, repair or renew their septic systems because of the sanitary sewers now fronting their properties. To hook up to the new services will cost $8,600. In the itemized concerns, Mr. Clarke stated their properties had been damaged and encrQached upon, and the road closed for two weeks, and no prior notification given to them. He questioned the reasoning for installing a sidewalk on the opposite side of the school. He feels the Town has not been concerned with the 4 households who have been isolated by islands of dirt. Peter Wytik, R.R. 3, Bowmanville, who lives beside Mr. Clarke, confirmed the facts as stated by Mr. Clarke. Mr. Morrison, spoke on behalf of his 62 year old mother, who has lived in the Given Road area for 13 years. He feels the Town could have handled the situation better. Their fear is that the fire truck can't get there. The disturbance started the beginning of July. Mr. D. Clayton reviewed the facts as stated by Mr. Clarke and stated he did not want the sidewalk on his side of the street. Resolution #GPA-503-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Report PD-115-85, Monthly Building Report - June 1985, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-504-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT Report PD-116-85, Summary of Land Division Committee Applications for the Month of June 1985, be received for information. "CARRIED" G.P .A. Minutes . Proposed Appeal - Decision of Land Division Committee J. Christl 60.84.8. . . Proposed Local Central Area 60.30.131. Summary of COlllllittee of Adustment Applications 60.81.2. - 3 - September 3, 1985 Resolution #GPA-505-85 Moved by Mqyor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT Report PD-118-85 be received; and THAT the appeal in respect of Land Division Application LD 218/85 be withdrawn. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-506-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT Staff initiate an amendment to the Durham Regional Official Plan and the Town's Zoning By-law. "LOST" Resolution #GPA-507-85 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the recommendations in Report PD-119-85 be endorsed; and 1. That Report PD-119-85 be received; and 2. That the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of Newcastle has no objection to the proposed Official Plan Amendment File: 85-2o/ND conditional upon such amendment limiting the development to a maximum of 12,000 square feet of commercial and personal service space. "CARR I ED" Resolution #GPA-508-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Report PD-12o-85, Summary of Committee of Adjustment Applications for Meeting of August 7, 1985, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-509-85 Amendment to Zoning Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman By-law 84-63 - Special Events Section 3.22(c) THAT the recommendations in Report PD-121-85 be endorsed; and 60.35.6. 1. That Report PD-121-85 be received; and 2. That Staff Report PD-77-85 (copy attached), be lifted from the Table and dealt with at this time. "CARR I EO" G.P.A. Minutes . By~law 84-63 - Special Events Rezoning - Pythbow Developments Ltd. 60.35.131. . Monthly Building Report 56.49.3. Delegations Re Given Road . - 4 - September 3, 1985 Resolution #GPA-510-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the amendment to Zoning By-law 84-63, Special Events - Section 3.22(c), be referred back to staff; and THAT staff take a broad look and not a site specific look at a possible solution that would allow the municipality to consider special events. "CARR I ED" Resolution #GPA-511-85 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the recommendations in Report PD-122-85 be endorsed; and 1. That Report PD-122-85 be received; and 2. That an application submitted by Pythbow Developments Ltd., to rezone a parcel of land in Part of Lots 12, and 13, Broken Front Concession, to permit the development of a shopping mall and free standing retail store, be received and referred to staff for processing and a subsequent report and public hearing. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-512-85 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT Report PD-123-85, Monthly Building Report - July 1985, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-513-85 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the delegations of Bryan Clarke, Peter Wytik, Mr. Morrison, and David Clayton, be acknowledged; and THAT the concerns raised by the delegations be ~eferred to staJf for a report on the Ii sted di stl.lrbances and damages and that staff recommend a solution and identify where the responsibU ity for the problems rest and how the problems can be rectified. "CARRIED" G.P.A. Minutes . Houses at proper elevations Recess . Minutes Animal Control Monthly Report 68.29.5. Municipal Authority for Protecting the Public from Abandoned Wells 68.40.105. . - 5 - September 3, 1985 Resolution HGPA-514-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT staff review and report back on what actions can be taken to prevent similar situations. "CARRIED" Resolution HGPA-515-85 Moved by Cowman, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT staff review subdivision agreements in light of incidences that have arisen in recent developments. "CARRIED" Resolution HGPA-516-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT there be a 10 minute recess. "CARRIED" Resolution HGPA-517-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the Minutes of the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting held on Monday, July 15, 1985, be approved as read. "CARRIED" Resolution HGPA-518-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT Report CD-30-85, Animal Control Monthly Report for June 1985, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution HGPA-519-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT Report CD-32-85, Municipal Authority for Protecting the Public from Abandoned Wells, be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" G.P.A. Minutes - 6 - September 3, 1985 Abandoned Wells Resolution #GPA-520-85 . Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT staff consider and report on what immediate action may be taken where danger is apparant with respect to abandoned we lIs. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-521-85 Noise By-law 10.13.3. Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the recommendations in Report CD-33-85 be endorsed; and 1. That Report CD-33-85 be received; and 2. That Report CD-21-85 be lifted from the table and considered; and 3. That the attached revised Noise By-law be approved; and 4. That a certified copy of the By-law when enacted by Council, be forwarded to Durham Regional Police for their information. "LOST" . Resolution #GPA-522-85 Processing of Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Mayor Rickard Requests for Approval of Special Occasion THAT the recommendations in Report CD-35-85 be endorsed; (Liquor) Permits 10.2.11. 1. That Clerk's Report CD-35-85 be received; and 2. That the Clerk be authorized to issue letters of consent to organizations requiring Council's permission with respect to the issuing of Special Occasion Liquor Permits by the Ontario Liquor Licensing Board, subject to the applicant satisfying any of the Municipality's concerns. and "CARR I ED" Resolution #GPA-523-85 Takeover of and FutureMoved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Mayor Rickard Maintenance of the Enniskillen Presbyterian THAT the recommendations in Report Cd-36-85 be endorsed; and Cemetery. 16.7.127. 1. That Clerk's Report CD-36-85 be received; and 2. That the Enniskillen Presbyterian Cemetery located at the north-west corner of Lot 18, Concession 7, former Township of Darlington, be added to the Town of Newcastle's inventory of abandoned cemeteries; . . . . G.P.A. Minutes - 7 - September 3, 1985 Ennisl<i llen Cemetery 3. That the Darlington Cemetery Board be requested to assume the responsibility for the future maintenance of the abandoned cemetery; 4. That the Darl'ington Cemetery Board be authorized to undertake all remedial works necessary including the relocation of the headstones, or the construction of a cairn; 5. That Council enact the necessary amending by-law to give effect to all of the actions recommended herein; and 6. That when the amending by-law is passed by Council, the said by-law be forwarded by the Clerk to the Ministry of Consumer Relations for approval. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-524-85 T.akeover and Future Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs Maintenance of the Long Sault Cemetery THAT the recommendations in Report CD-37-85 be endorsed; and 165.7.127. 1. That Clerk's Report CD-37-85 be received; and 2. That the Long Sault Cemetery located at the south-east corner of Lot 5, Concession 9, former Township of Darlington, be added to the Town of Newcastle's inventory of abandoned cemeteries; and 3. That the Darlington Cemetery Board be requested to assume the responsibility for the future maintenance of the abandoned cemetery; and 4. That the Darlington Cemetery Board be authorized to undertake any remedial works required to bring the cemetery lands into conformity with standard levels of maintenance appropriate to such lands; and 5. That Council enact the necessary by-law to add the lands to the Town's Abandoned Cemetery Inventory; and 6. That the Clerk be directed to forward the by-law to the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations for approval. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" G.P.A. Minutes . Long Sault Cemetery Animal Control Monthly Report 68.29.5. Parking Enforcement Report for July 1985 77.39.3. . Recess Improvements to Bowmanville Branch Newcastle Public library 35.60.19. . - 8 - September 3, 1985 Resolution #GPA-525-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT prior to adding the lands of the Long Sault Cemetery to the Town's Abandoned Cemetery Inventory, that a written request to convey the subject lands to the Town of Newcastle be received by the Clerk from the EnniskiIlen-Tyrone Pastoral Charge. "CARRIED" Reso~ution #GPA-526-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Report CD-39-85, Animal Control Monthly Report for July 1985, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-527-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Report CD-38-85, Parking Enforcement Report for the month of July 1985, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-528-85 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the meeting recess until 1:45 p.m. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 1:45 p.m. Resolution #GPA-529-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT Report Admin 49-85 be referred to the Council Meeting of September 9, 1985. "CARRIED" G.P.A. Minutes - 9 - September 3, 1985 Resolution #GPA-530-85 . Tourism Promotion Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Hamre Opportunities 10.2.5. THAT the recommendations in Report Admin 50-85 be endorsed; and 1. That Administrator's Report Admin 50-85 be rece i ved; The Honourable Robert Layton, Federal Minister of Mines 10.2.99. . Schedule "B" Inside Collective Agreement 10.10.2. Durham Central Agricultural Fair 10.2.5. Sodium Chloride Supply & Delivery 10.2.8. . 2. That the Town purchase a one-half page advertisement in the Central Ontario Travel Guide for 1986, said monies to be drawn from the Contingencies Account #7007-298-X-9; 3. That as a part of the on-going tourism promotion of the Town, Council consider budgeting approximate $1500.00 in the 1986 year for the printing and distribution of further tourism promotion brochures at the local level. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-531-85 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT Report Admin 51-85, Meeting with the Honourable Robert Layton, Federal Minister of Mines, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-532-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the adjustment outlined in Report Admin 52-85 in terms of work hours be agreed to, and incorporated in the Inside Collective Agreement either directly or by memorandum of agreement. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-533-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT Report Admin 55-85, Durham Central Agricultural Fair, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resiution #GPA-534-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the recommendations in Report TR-49-85 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and G.P.A. Minutes . . Supply and Delivery of Winter Sand 10.2.8. Tender T85-17 Gravel Crushing and Hauling 10.2.8. . - 10 - September 3, 1985 2. That Iroquois Salt Products Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, with a unit price of $28.19 per tonne, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Region of Durham Co-Operative Tender WD41-85, be awarded the contract to supply bulk sodium chloride to the Town of Newcastle as required by the Department of Public Works; and 3. That Buckham Transport Ltd., Peterborough, Ontario, with a unit price of $1.50 per tonne to Bowmanville Yard, $1.75 per tonne to Orono Yard, and $1.75 per tonne to Hampton Yard, being the lowest responsible bidder, meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Region of Durham Co-Operative Tender WD-37-85 be awarded the contract for delivery of Sodium Chloride to the Town of Newcastle as required by the Department of Public Works; and 4. That the funds be drawn from the Public Works approved winter maintenance accounts for the 1985/86 winter season requirements. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-535-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the recommendations in Report TR-50-85 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That Harnden & King Construction (Ont.) Ltd., Cobourg, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $38,680.00, being the lowest responsible bidder, meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of the Region of Durham Co-operative Tender WD-40-85 be awarded the contract to supply, deliver, mix and stockpile winter sand as required by the Town of Newcastle for the 1985/86 winter season; and 3. That the funds be drawn from the Public Works approved winter maintenance accounts for the 1985/86 winter season requirements. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-536-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the recommendations in Report TR-55-85 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and G.P.A. Minutes - 11 - September 3, 1985 . 2. That Robert Young Construction Limited, Ennismore, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $115,020.00 being the lowest responSible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender T85-17, be awarded the contract to provide Gravel Crushing and Hauling as required by the Town of Newcastle; and 3. That the funds expended be provided from the approved Public Works roads maintenance construction budget. "CARRIED" Resolution HGPA-537-85 Tender T85-13 - (2) 35,000 G.V.W. Cab & Chassis (Vehicle Tender) Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the recommendations in Report TR-56-85 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and . 2. That Scarborough Truck Centre, Agincourt, Ontario, with a total bid of $77,010.04, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender No. T85-13, be awarded the contract to supply and deliver two only 1986 35,000 G.V.W. Cab and Chassis to the Town of Newcastle as required by the Department of Public Works; and 3. That the funds be drawn from the 1985 approved Public Works Capital Budget. "CARRI ED" Resolution HGPA-538-85 Tender T85-11 - DesignMoved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs & Construction of an Addition to Hampton THAT the recommendations in Report TR-57-85 be endorsed; and Works Depot 10.2.8. 1. That this report be received; and 2. That Gerr Construction Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $155,100.00, being the lowest responsible bidder, meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender No. T85-11, be awarded the contract for the design and construction of an addition to Hampton Works Depot; and 3. That the funds expended be provided from the approved 1985 Public Works Budget of $100,000.00, Account #7212-261-1001-5 and that $55,100.00 be provided from the Fleet Reserve Account #2900-X-10-7. . "CARRIED" G.P.A. Minutes . Monthly Fire Report 68.13.2. long H!m'" Loan of the 1800 Fire Wagon to The Canadian Fire- Fighter's Museum 68.13.4. . Energy Auditor 16.6.100. Tree on North Side of Mi II Street, Hampton 77.2.99. - 12 - September 3, 1985 Resolution #GPA-539-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT Report FD-16-85, Monthly Fire Report for July 1985, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-540-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the recommendations in Report FD-17-85 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; 2. That the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council that the 1800 Fire Wagon be made available to the Canadian Firefighter's Museum for display, on a two year renewable loan basis; and 3. That the attached written loan agreement be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-541-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT Report CS-16-85, Energy Auditor, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-542-85 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the recommendations in Report WD-51-85 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That the tree on the north side of Mill Street, Hampton, between Old Scugog Road and the Mill Pond, adjacent to the Higgins Property be removed; and 3. That Mrs. Douglas Higgins be so advised. "LOST" Resolution #GPA-543-85 Extension of Service Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs 1/2 Ton Trucks . 10.2.8. THAT the recommendations in Report WD-52.85 be endorsed; and 1. Tbat this report be received; and G.P.A. Minutes - 13 - September 3, 1985 . 2. That the Department of Public Works be authorized to extend the disposal date for two half-ton trucks, units 7219-X-00532-X and 7217-X-00502, replaced in the 1984 Public Works Fleet Budget, to the 1986 Region of Durham Public Auction; and 3. That disposal of all other Public Works Fleet be in accordance with the 1985 Fleet Capital Budget. "CARRIED" Mayor Rickard declared a Conflict of Interest with respect to Report WD-53-85, because he owns land in the area, and left the table and refrained from discussion and voting. Resolution #GPA-544-85 Closure & Conveyance Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor of Road Allowance Clarke/Darlington THAT the recommendations in Report WD-53-85 be endorsed; and Townline, Wilmot Creek Mobile Park 1. That this report be received; and 77 .44.127. 2. That the Rice Group be advised that the Town is not prepared to consider Closure and Conveyance of Part 22, Plan 10R-1330, being the road allowance on the former Clarke/Darlington Townline in the Wilmot Creek Mobile Home Park, until such time as the abutting property owner to the east indicates concurrence with same; and . 3. That the deposit cheque in the amount of $250.00 provided to the Town by the Rice Group be returned to them. "CARRI ED" Resolution HGPA-545-85 Release of Develop- Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre ment Agreement - Marnie Industrial THAT the recommendations in Report WD-54-85 be endorsed; and Park 60.46.2. 1. That this report be received; and . 2. That the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a Certificate of Acceptance for the works constructed, in accordance with the Development Agreement between Marnie Industrial Park Limited, and the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle; and 3. That the Town Solicitor be advised to prepare the necessary documentation for the execution and final release of the Development Agreement; and . . . G.P.A. Minutes McMaster Property Tyler Street Mitchell's Corners 16.19.100. Citizen of the Year Award 10.2.22. - 14 - September 3, 1985 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to issue the Certificate of Release on behalf of the Town. "CARRIED" Resolution HGPA-546-85 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT Report'WD-55-85 be referred to the end of the Agenda. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-547-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the recommendations in Mayor'S Report No. 15-85 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That Five (5) persons be chosen to receive a "Citizen of the Year" Award; 3. That emphasis be toward recognition of International Youth Year and at least two (2) of the persons chosen to receive an award be young people under the age of 21 years; and 4. That recognition of the "Citizen of the Year" award recipients be held at a public event to be held sometime in November of 1985; and 5. That a letter be written to various organizations in the Municipality and advertisements be placed in the local newspapers to request nominations of individuals for this award; and 6. That nominations of individuals for the "Citizen of the Year" Award be submitted to the Clerk of the Town of Newcastle by October 18th 1985; and 7. That selection of the names of those persons who will receive a "Citizen of the Year" award will be made by Council by way of secret ballot. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution HGPA-548-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the following be added as #8. 8. That the presentations of the award be handled in the same manner as last year. "CARRIED" G.P.A. Minutes . Select Committee On Energy 68.2.5. . Unfinished Business Coombes/Strike Delegations Other Business A.M.O. . - 15 - September 3, 1985 Resolution #GPA-549-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the recommendations in Mayor's Report No. 16-85 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That the Town of Newcastle make a presentation to the Select Committee on Energy opposing any action to cancel or slow down the construction of the Darlington Generating Station; and 3. That the presentation be a written brief to the Select Committee on Energy. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #GPA-550-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the words "or slow down" be deleted: from the Mayor's Report No. 16-85 "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-551-85 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the delegation of James Coombes, and Ron Strike, be acknowledged, and that they be advised of Council's actions. "CARR I ED" Mayor Rickard gave a brief report on the A.M.O. Conference. He found the sessions particularly informative and met some of the new Cabinet Ministers. Resolution #GPA-552-85 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT David Johnston, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Newcastle, be congratulated on his election to the position of Administrative Vice-President of A.M.O., and further that Council offer him every encouragement and support in fulfilling his duties of that office. "CARRIED" G.P .A. Minutes . Lighting at Cenotaph 77.2.4. . Courtice Area Signing Audit CORlllittee 10.12.9. . - 16 - September 3, 1985 The Mayor reported meeting the Premier of Ontario, to discuss the Darlington Generating Station. The Mayor wishes to go on record that the Premier was receptive and understanding of the Town's concerns. It was a good meeting and he is sending a letter of appreciation to the Premier for attending. Resolution HGPA-553-85 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the matter of Flood Lighting the Cenotaphs in Bowmanville, Newcastle Village, Orono, and Newtonville, be referred to staff, and that staff take all necessary actions and liaise with the various agencies with respect to the installation of the lights and that the cost of installing floodlighting estimated at $2,800 be taken from the Contingency Account #7007-298-X-9, and that prior to any work being done, staff report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee with recommendations on how and when the work can be ca rri ed out. "CARRIED" Resolution HGPA-554-85 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the identification of the Courtice Area as an urban area within the Town of Newcastle, be referred to staff; and THAT staff review signing requirements which would establish the identity; and THAT staff also review the development of soft services for the Courtice Urban Area such as parks and a library; and THAT a report be prepared on these matters for the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRI ED" Resolution HGPA-555-85 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the Chairman consider holding a meeting of the Audit Committee in October to review appropriate items relative to the audit process. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.A. Minutes Access to McMaster Property - Tyler Street, Mitchell's Corners 16.19.100. Adjournment - 17 - September 3, 1985 Resolution HGPA-556-85 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the Committee go "In Camera." "CARRIED" Resolution HGPA-557-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the meeting be open. "CARRIED" Resolution HGPA-558-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT Report WD-55-85 be referred to the Mayor, and he dialogue with Regional Staff, Town Staff and the property owner for the purpose of resolving the problem; and THAT the Mayor report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on the outcome of the review. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-559-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the meeting adjourn at 4:00 p.m. "CARRIED"