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General Purpose & Administration Committee
Minutes of a meeting of the General
Purpose and Administration Committee
held on March 4th 1985, at 9:30 a.m.,
in Court Room # 2.
March 4, 1985
Roll Call
Present Were: Councillor I.M. Hobbs, Chairman
Councillor A. Cowman, Member
Councillor M. Hubbard, Member
Councillor R.B. Taylor, Member
Councillor E.R. Woodyard, Member
Councillor Hamre, Member
Mayor G.B. Rickard, Member
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, D. Johnston
Clerk, D.W. Oakes
Director of Planning, T. Edwards
Director of Public Works, R. Dupuis
Director of Community Services, T.A. Fanning
Planning Reports
Resolution #GPA-136-85
Subdivision
Agreement 542985
Ontario Ltd.
60.46.188
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre
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THAT the recommendation in Report PD-36-85 be endorsed; and
THAT the attached by-law authorizing execution of a Subdivision
Agreement between 542985 Ontario Limited and the Town of Newcastle
be approved; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Subdivision
Agreement between 542985 Ontario Limited and the Town of Newcastle
at such time as an agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction
of the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning.
"CARRI ED"
Resolution #GPA-137-85
Rezoning: Senyk Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre
(Nodes & Clusters)
60.35.240 THAT the recommendation in Report PD-37-85 be endorsed; and
THAT an application submitted by Mr. Michael Senyk to rezone a
parcel of land in Part of Lot 35, Concession 4, former Township
of Darlington to permit the development of Node/Cluster, be
received and referred to Staff for processing and a subsequent
report and public hearing.
"CARRI ED"
Resolution #GPA-138-85
. Application for Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre
Subdivision Ap-
proval Foster Creek THAT the recommendation in Report PD-38-85 be endorsed; and
Dev. Ltd.
60.46.100 THAT the attached by-law authorizing execution of a Subdivision
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General Purpose & Administration Committee
Minutes
Special Meeting
G.P.A. Feb. 11/85
Minutes
Draft Noise
By-law
10.13.3
Meeting with
Land Developers
and Consu ltants
60.46.99
March 4, 1985
Agreement between Foster Creek Developments Limited and the
Town of Newcastle be approved; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Subdivision
Agreement between Foster Creek Developments Limited and the Town
of Newcastle at such time as said Agreement has been finalized to
the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and the Director of
Public Works.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-139-85
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the minutes of the Special Meetin9 of the General Purpose
and Administration Committee held on February 11th, 1985, be
approved as read.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-140-85
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the minutes of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on February 18th, 1985, be approved as read.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-141-85
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT report CD-8-85 be referred back to Staff;
AND THAT Staff circulate the noise by-law to Industry, B.I.A. IS,
Chamber of Commerce, Durham Federation of Agriculture, Newcastle
Industrial Development Group for comment;
AND FURTHER THAT the text of the draft noise by-law be published
in the area newspapers and the public invited to mak2 written
submissions on the draft by-law to the Clerk of the Town of
Newcastle.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-142-83
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the recommendation in Report ADMIN. 12-85 be endorsed; and
THAT Administrator's report ADMIN. 12-85 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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G.P.A. Mi.nutes
Ministry of
Environment Grant
Programs
Newtonville
35.31.10
35.31.10
10.10.99
1985 Vacation
Shutdown
Public Works
77 .2.99
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Resolution #GPA-143-85
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Mayor Rickard
THAT the recommendation in Report ADMfN. 14~85 be endorsed; and
THAT a copy of the Minister of Environment's February 1st 1985
letter be forwarded to the Region of Durham for their information
together with the request that the Region clarify with Minis.try,
Officials the Minister's comments with respect to the Design Report
and the funding arrangements that are available through the grant
program; and
THAT the Region of Durham further be requested to advise the Town
of Newcastle of the clarification that is received from the Ministry
and the status of the Newtonville project within the Regional
Municipality of Durham.
"CARRIED A.S AMENDED"
Resolution #GPA-144-85
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Mayor Rickard
THAT the previous resolution be amended by the addition of a
fourth (4) recommendation:
" THAT the Region be requested to arrange a technical meeting
between the local and Regional Staff concerned."
"CARRI ED"
Resolution #GPA-145-85
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT the Administrator's Confidential report ADMIN. 13-85 be
moved to the end of the agenda.
"CARRIEP"
Resolution #GPA-146-85
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor WOOdyard
THAT the recommendation in Report WD-l1~85 be endorsed; and
THAT the 1985 Public Works Department, two week Vacation Shutdown
be scheduled from Monday, July 29th, 1985 to Monday, August 12th
1985, inclusive; and
THAT minimum staff be retained to provide essential services in
each Division during the shut down.
"CARRIED"
G.P.A. Minutes
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1985 Road
Inspecti on Tour
77 . 2.99
Cl ean Up Week
Town of Newcastle
68.21.99
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Owners hi P of
Interchanges
35/115 Hwy.
Reconstruction
Program
18.41.105
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Resolution #GPA-147-85
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the recommendation in Report WD-12-85 be endorsed; and
THAT the 1985 Road Inspection Tour be arranged for Thursday,
April 11th and Fri day, Apri 1 12th, 1985, and that a 11 Members
of Council, and the Press, be invited to attend; and
THAT Members of Council advise the Public Works Department of
any areas of concern or particular interest, before April 4,
1985, in order that they may be included in the itinerary of
the Tour; and
THAT all costs associated with the Tour be taken from the 1985
Public Works Budget.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-148-85
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT the recommendation in Report WD-13-85 be endorsed; and
THAT the special spring garbage collection within the garbage
service areas of Bowmanville, Newcastle Village, and Orono be
scheduled for the week beginning Monday, May 6, 1985; and
THAT all special garbage pickup be accommodated on the regular
garbage pickup day; and
THAT a notice be placed in the local newspapers advising of same.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-149-85
Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the recommendation in Report WD-14-85 be endorsed; and
THAT the Ministry of Transportation and Communications,
c/o Mr. J.G. Celmins, P.Eng., Area Manager, Planning & Design
Section, Central Region, 5000 Yonge Street, Willowdale, Ontario,
M2N 6E9, be advised that the Town of Newcastle is only willing to
assume ownership of reconstructed and re-aligned local roads
beyond what the Town considers the interchange limits, which are
shaded on the attached; and
THAT copies of this report be forwarded to the Ministry of
Transportation and Communications and the Durham Region Works
Department.
"CARRIED"
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G.P.A. Minutes
Snow Removal
School Crossing
Guard Locat ions
77.2.8
Ontario Good Roads
Loader/Backhoe
Program
35.72.5
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Resolution #GPA-150-85
Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the recommendation in Report WD-15-85 be endorsed; and
THAT under the direction of the By-law Enforcement Officer,
snowbanks on the boulevards at school crossing guard locations
be removed by individuals employed occasionally by the Department
for enforcement of By-law 78-119, the snow removal by-law.
THAT the costs for the activity of removal of snowbanks on the
boulevards at school crossings be charged to the sidewalk
maintenance account 7212-249-402-9, for the remainder of the
1984-85 winter season.
THAT the effectiveness of the proposal and associated costs be
monitored and appropriate budget allocations be made in 1986.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-151-85
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the recommendation in Report WD-16-85 be endorsed; and
THAT a Public Works Department employee be authorized to attend
the Loader/Backhoe Operating Upgrading Programme; and
THAT all tuition fees, reasonable accommodation and travel expenses
be charged to Public Works training account No. 7203-0233-2.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-152-85
Report on Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
Road Allowance
between Lots 2 & 3 THAT Works Department report WD-17-85 be received and kept on
Conc. 10, Darling- file for future reference.
ton (Murphy Rd.)
77.2.99 "CARRIED AS AMENDED"
77 . 2 . 99
Resolution #GPA-153-85
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the previous resolution be amended by the addition of the
word "approved" following the phrase "be received and".
"CARRIED"
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G. P .A. Mi.nute.s
Tractor Pull
Temporary
Exemption from
By-law 85-63
J. Coombes
R.R.#4 Bowmanville
56.15.111
56.15.111
Tractor Pull
June 22 & 23,
1985.
J. Coombes
56.15.111
Other Business
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Resolution #GPA-154-85
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the Mayor's Report 2-85 be forwarded to Council for
consideration. .
"CARRI ED AS A~1ENDED"
Resolution #GPA-155-85
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Rickard
THAT the previous resolution be amended;
AND THAT the Mayor's Report 2-85 be received by the General
Purpose and Administration Committee for consideration.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-156-85
Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the request made by Mr. James Coombes, R.R.#4 Bowmanville,
Ontario for exemption from the Town of Newcastle's zoning by-law
84-63 be approved;
AND THAT Mr. Coombes be granted permission to hold a Tractor
Pull" on his property, located in part of Lot 8, Concession 3,
former Township of Darlington, now in the Town of Newcastle, on
June 22nd and June 23rd 1985.
AND FURTHER that Mr. James Coombes be advised of this decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-157-85
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Community Services dated
March 1st, 1985 with respect to "March Break Bonanza" be received
for information;
AND FURTHER THAT the memorandum from the Director of Community
Services dated March 1st, 1985 with respect to "Vandalism in
the Bowmanville Cemetery" be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED"
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Resolution #GPA-158-85
Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the previous resolution be amended;
AND THAT Staff be directed to secure the pieces of the broken
tombstones in the cemetery to prevent their disappearance from
the site.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-159-85
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Mayor Rickard
THAT a reward of $1,000.00 be offered for information that will
lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons
responsible for the damage to the Tombstones in the Bowmanville
Cemetery.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-160-85
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT Staff bring forward a report to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee on a general amendment to the Town
of Newcastle's Comprehensive zoning by-law 84-63, to consider
the locating of Transport Vehicles in rural areas.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-161-85
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the meeting be "In Camera".
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-162-85
Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT Staff be directed to enforce the Town's by-laws and have
the house that was moved onto the property on Church Street
in Bowmanville removed from the site.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-163-85
Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT Staff seek legal advice in implementing the intent of the
previous motion.
"CARRIED"
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G.P.A. Minutes
Adjournment
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Resolution #GPA-164-85
Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the meeting by open.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-165-85
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Rickard
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:36 a.m.
"CARRIED"