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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/17/1984 TOWN OF NEWCASTLE . General Purpose & Administration Conmittee September 17, 1984 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose & Administration Conmittee, held on Monday, September 17, 1984, at 9:30 a.m., in Court Room #2. Public Meeting Present Were: Councillor R. B. Taylor, Chairman Councillor A. Cowman, Member Councillor D. Hamre, Member Councillor I. M. Hobbs, Member Councillor M. Hubbard, Member' CO,unci llor E; R .:~Woodyard, Nember, unti I 12: 00 Noon Mayor G. B. Rickard, Member, until 4:00 p.m. Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, D. Johnston Clerk, David W. Oakes Director of Planning, T.T. Edwards until 2:30 p.m. Director of Public Works, R. Dupuis, 12:00 - 4:20 p.m. Deputy Treasurer, J. Blanchard, 1:45 - 3:50 p.m. Re: Zoning By-law Amendment, Pt. Lots 11 and 12, Concession 5, former Township of Darlington (Ullrich) Roll Call . The Chairman announced the purpose of the Public Meeting: As required under the new Planning Act, Section 34, Council is holding a Public Meeting on the proposed rezoning for Pt. Lots 11 and 12, Concession 5, former Township of Darlington, before either adopting or rejecting the proposed zoning by-law amendment. He asked if there was any person present who wished to speak to this by-law. Before hearing from anyone wishing to speak to this matter, he asked the Clerk to advise on the manner of Notice. The Clerk advised that the notice was sent by prepaid mail on August 15th 1984, to all owners according to the last assessment roll, within 120 metres of the property, a sign had been posted on the property, and the necessary procedures had been followed. The Chairman advised that Questions may be asked concerning the manner of notice or the purpose and effect of the by-law. All Questions must be addressed through the Chair. The Chairman advised any person wishing further notice of the passage of the by-law, if it is passed, to please leave his name, address and telephone number with the Clerk. . G.P.A. Minutes - 2 - September 17, 1984 . Public Meeting Rezoning - Ullrich The Director of Planning described briefly the purpose and effect of the By-law whioh was to change the zone category of a 29.76 hectare parcel of land located in Part Lots 11 and 12, Concession 5, former Township of Darlington, from "A-Agricultural" to a "Special Provision By-law", to permit the construction of an Abattoir on a portion of the site comprising approximately 2.6acres. In response to the Chairman's inquiry, a number of persons present indicated that they wished to make comments on the proposed application. OBJECTORS Mr. G. R. MacKay, R. R. #1, Bowmanville, L1C 3K2, made the following comments on behalf of opponents of the proposed zoning amendment: - All but two of the property owners circulated had signed a petition opposing the application; The present Agricultural zoning should remain unchanged; _ Serious concerns about the ability of the applicant to dispose of wastes safely; - Wastes infiltrating the water table could pollute wells; ~ _ An Abattoir would result in a lowering of land/property values; Question: "What is the distance a slaughter house has to be located from a residential property?" Answer: There is no regulation - no minimum distance, however, it can be written in the by-law. Question: "Can the size of the operation be controlled?" Answer: Size of building proposed is 30' x 50'. Size can be controlled by establishing size in the by-law. Councillor Hobbs: "How far do you live from the subject lands?" Mr. McKay: Mine is not the closest residence, I own 10 acres, and would be at least 1000 ft. from the proposed location. Councillor Cowman: "Did you live there in 1975-76?" Mr. MacKay Yes; However, have no recollection of the circulating of the previous by-law (75-80). Councillor Hubbard: "How long have iylou lived there?" . Mr. MacKay: Since 1972. G.P.A. Minutes Public Meeting Rezoning-Ullrich . Mayor Rickard: Mr. MacKay: Mayor Rickard: Mr. MacKay: Mayor Rickard: Mr. MacKay: Mayor Rickard: Mr. MacKay: Councillor Hamre: Mr. MacKay: Councillor Hamre: . Mr. MacKay: - 3 - September 17, 1984 "You want the lands to remain as permanent Agricultural Reserve, without any change?" Yes; leave it as it is. We don't want any more development. "Where are there any locations that would permit such an operation?" In an industrial zone with direct connections to water and sewers. "How far away from the site do some of the people who signed the petition reside?" Some people live 1 to 2 miles away. "What is your opinion of how Ullrich looks after his property?" Exce 11 ent. You suggested the Fire Department's comments are mere "window dressing." No I don't believe that to be the case. "Are you aware that posting notices and obtaining comments from various departments are all part of the Town's procedures?" Yes, it is necessary to permit anyone to provide input into the proposal. Councillor Woodyard: "Does the appl icant' s property front on three roads?" Yes, Liberty Street, Middle Road, and the 6th Concession. All frontages were posted with the notice. Councillor Woodyard:Would any of the residences have a direct view of the Abattoi r site?" Mr. MacKay: Mr. MacKay: Yes; I can see tops of buildings from my home. Councillor Hobbs: "17 people are possibly affected by the construction of the Abattoir. Why would you suggest a location on industrial lands that would affect hundreds of people?" Mr. MacKay: They could connect to the services. Essentially, we don't want an Abattoir in our backyards. Councillor Taylor: "Do we need another Abattoir?" Mr. MacKay: No, there are enough now. . G.P.A. Minutes - 4 - September 17, 1984 . Public Meeting Rezoning Ullrich Mr. R. Stender, R. R. #1, Bowmanville Mr. Stender: "How much property does Mr. U 11 ri ch own?" Mayor Rickard: I don't know. Councillor Cowman: "You live close to a sawmill, has this affected your property values?" Mr. Stender: Yes, latest appeal resulted in a 20% reduction. A slaughterhouse will reduce its value by another 30%. Mayor Rickard: Do you think Ullrich maintains his lands?" Mr. Stender: Ullrich works about 30 acres and has weeds growing on another 40 acres. Mr. Mel Sucee Mr. Mel Sucee: "I lIve opposite the Ullrich property. I own 96 acres and also work at General Motors. 'I signed the petition opposing the application.' Would anyone like to live opposite an Abbatoir?" Councillor Cowman: No, I would not. . Councillor Hubbard: "You are a beef farmer. Wouldn't the addition of an Abattoir in the area simply be the expansion of an Agriculture use? And, wouldn't you use the service?" Mr. Sucee: No, I would not use the service. I use the Pontypool Abattoir. We don't need another Abattoir. Ullrich's present operation is not good, he should be closed down for health reasons. Councillor Cowman: "You lived in the area in 1975-76?" Yes. "Were you aware of the earl ier rezoning?" Yes, verbally told "no slaughtering to take place on site." "You were not notified of the earlier zoning change in writing?" Councillor Cowman Mr. Sucee: Mr. Sucee: Councillor Cowman: Mr. Sucee: No, otherwise I would have objected in 1975-76 if slaughtering was to be permitted. Mr. W. Paul Scattergood, R. R. #1, Bowmanville, L1C 3K2. Slaughterhouses have special problems: - they smell, require careful waste disposal; _ unfair to landowners to approve the Ullrich application; _ there are several abbatoirs in the area; _ seepage into the watertable would pollute area wells; - also devalue property if built. . G.P.A. Minutes . Public Meeting Rezoning-Ullrich Councillor Cowman: Mr. Scattergood: . - 5 - September 17, 1984 "What are the major difficulties? Is it the idea of a slaughterhouse?" Some concern with that but lowering of values is a concern. Property couldn't be given away if an Abattoir is located nearby. Mr. Harold Potter, R. R. #1, Bowmanville _ I lived beside an Abattoir for 30 years, it lowered my property values from $65,000 to $54,000; - Abattoir smells terribly; _ Cattle loading/unloading a 24 hour a day process; - Not a farm related activity. In support of the Application L. Millson, R. R. #5, Bowmanville, L1C 3K6. - Beef farmer for 30 years; - Government inspects Abattoirs; _ Ullrich needs slaughtering to augment his meat processing business. Lawrence Avery, R. R. #5, Bowmanville _ We need a local Abattoir so that cattle can be processed loca lly; Abattoir is an extended part of a farm operation; - There is a stigma attached to an Abattoir; _ A good clean operation emits little odour, less than those normally associated with beef and pig farms; _ It is my opinion the petition is not valid because the proponents used scare tactics to obtain signatures. Councillor Hubbard: "Have you visited the Ullrich site?" Mr. Avery: Yes, but not now because cattle can't be slaughtered. Councillor Hubbard:"Have you any concerns about possible environmental problems?" . Mr. Avery: Yes, however, the activity is well regulated and there should not be problems. G.P.A. Minutes . Public Meeting Rezoning-Ullrich Recess . . - 6 - September 17, 1984 Sarah Feddema, R. R. #5, Bowmanville We are bUilding a new house next door to Pine Ridge Packers, Port Perry, and it is about 400' from the Abattoir. A good operation, does not have problems with smells, etc. Tom Pleasance, R. R. #5, Bowmanville I agree with Mrs. Feddema. I have a hog operation. People here can't compare the old Abattoir with the one that the Ullrich's want to build. There should be little odour. I fully support the Ullrich application. Resolution #GPA-867-84 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the Committee recess for lunch until 1:30 p.m. (Time 12:10 p.m.) "CARRI ED" The meeting reconvened at 1:30 p.m. Applicant Mr. Bryan Davies, Solicitor for Mr. and Mrs. Ullrich addressed the Committee on behalf of his clien~and made the following comments: There is a serious misconception of the scale of the project. It is an ancilliary use, modest in size. The proposal would augment the present operation and allow it to be more cost effective. Slaughtering would be limited to 1 or 2 days per week and about 20 animals would be on site for processing at any time. The building would be 32' x 64' and cost about $60,000 to $70,000. Processing would be limited to beef, pork and lambs. Liquid wastes would be held in a 3000 gallon tank and emptied when necessary. There would be no direct drainage onto the land and a backup tile bed is also to be installed. Manure would be spread on the land as with any farm operation. The area of property being rezoned is about 2.6 acres. The entire farm is not being rezoned. . . . G.P.A. Minutes - 7 - September 17, 1984 Pubic Meeting Rezoning Ulllrich The structure would be located about 800 feet from Liberty Street, 650 feet from the south boundary of the property, 1000 feet from the north boundary and about 500 feet from the MacKay property line. The proposal is consistent with an agricultural operation. The water table will not be affected, as all liquid wastes would be contained on site. Land values would not be affected because it is to be a small unobtrusive operation (2~ store~high). The building is about 900 feet from the Sucee residence. Councillor Hamre: "Will the operation remain small?" Mr. Davies: I don't know. It is up to Council to control the development by by-law. Councillor Cowman: "Do you agree that zoning goes with the land and not the owner?" Mr. Davies: Yes. However, Ullrich won't abuse the activity. Councillor Hobbs: "Where would liquid wastes go?" Mr. Davies: Would be disposed of in the same way as other liquid wastes from septic tanks. Mayor Rickard: "Where would animals be kept?" Mr. Davies: In the barn and holding pens. "Could the building be located elsewhere on the property site?" Mayor Rickard: Mr. Davies: Yes within limits and depending upon the problems identified. Councillor Hubbard: "When did Mr. Ullrich start the business?" Mr. Davies: 30 - 35 years in business - 8 years at present site. "If Council were to approve this application, would it be that he will be back in 6 or 8 years?" Councillor Hubard: Mr. Davies: Possibly, who knows. Mr. Joe Ferren, Livestock Inspection Branch, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, was introduced by Mr. Davies. Mr. Davies indicated, that Mr. Ferren was not speaking in support of the application but rather was at the meeting to answer any Questions the Committee might have that related to the areas regulated by the Province. - . . G.P.A. Minutes Public Meeting Rezoning-Ullrich Public Meeting - 8 - September 17, 1984 Mr. Ferren advised, that he was a Supervisor of the area that included Durham REgion. That he was responsible for having inspectors on site on days when animals were to be slaughtered. As well, he indicated that he worked with people who wished to update existing facilities or, who wanted to establish a new faCility. His purpose was to see that the operator established an orderly flow for products. No other person spoke to Committee respecitng the application. The Chairman declared this portion of the Public Meeting closed. Re: Zoning By-law Amendment, Part Lot 26, Concession 5, former TownShip of Clarke (Tamblyn) The Chairman announced the purpose of the Public Meeting: As required under the new Planning Act, Section 34, Council is holding a Public Meeting on the proposed rezoning for Part of Lot 26, Concession 5, in the former Township of Clarke, before either adopting or rejecting the proposed zoning by-law amendment. He asked if there was any person present who wished to speak to this by-law. Before hearing from anyone wishing to speak to this matter, he asked the Clerk to advise on the manner of Notice. The Clerk advised that the Notice was sent by prepaid mail on August 15, 1984, to all owners according to the last assessment roll, within 120 metres of the property, a Sign had been posted on the property, and the necessary procedures had been followed. The Chairman advised that Questions may be asked concerning the manner of notice or the purpose and effect of the by-law. All Questions must be addressed through the Chair. The Chairman advised any person wishing further notice of the passage of the by-law, if it is passed, to please leave his name, address and telephone number with the Clerk. The Director of Planning described briefly the purpose and effect of the by-law which was to change the zone category of a portion of a 0.22 hectare (0.55 acre) parcel of land located in Part of Lot 26, Concession 5, former Township of Clarke, from "A-Agriculture" to a "Special Provision By-law" which would permit the creation of individual residential building lots for four existing residential dwellings. No person spoke in objection to or in support of the application. The Chairman declared this portion of the Public Meeting closed. G.P.A. Mintues . Reports Notice of Public Meeting re a proposed zoning by-law amendment Township of Hope 35.11.3. Rezoning-Ullrich 60.35.231. . Monthly Building Report July/84 . 56.49.3. - 9 - September 17, 1984 Resolution #GPA-868-84 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the recommendations in Report PD-147-84 be endorsed; and 1. That Report PD-147-84 be received; and 2. That Notice of Public Meeting concerning a proposed zoning by-law amendment of the Township of Hope be received and filed; and 3. That Council endorse Staff's action. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-869-84 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Planning Department Report PD-148-84 be received; and THAT the application submitted by Mr. Ullrich to rezone Part of his lands in Part Lot 11, Concession 5, Darlington for use as an Abattoir be denied. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-870-84 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT Mayor Rickard and necessary staff meet with Mr. Ullrich to investigate the possibility of relocating the Abattoir and processing plant. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #GPA-871-84 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the previous resolution be amended, and that Councillors Taylor and Cowman be appointed to the Committee that is established to meet with Mr. Ullrich. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-872-84 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT Report PD-151-84, Monthly Building Report, July 1984, be received for information. "CARRI ED" G.P.A. Mintues - 10 - September 17, 1984 Resolution #GPA-873-84 . Committee of Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs Adjustment Applica- tions for Aug.8/84 THAT Report PD-153-84, Summary of Committee of Adjustment 60.81.2. Applications for Meeting of August 8, 1984, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-874-84 Draft Plan of Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hubbard Subdivision Penwest 18T-76011 THAT the recommendations in Report PD-154-84 be endorsed; and 60.46.109. 1. That Report PD~154-84 be received; and 2. That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised that the Council of the Town of Newcastle has no objections with draft Conditions 20(a)(4)ii and 20(b)(2)iv, and accordingly request, that the Minister disregard the Town's previous request within Staff Report PD-118-83 that Conditions 20(a)(4)ii and 20(b)(2)iv be deleted; and . 3. Furthermore, that a copy of this report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for their information, records and action thereon. "CARR I ED" Resolution #GPA-875-84 Rezoning - M. Tamblyn 60.35.232. Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Planning Department Report PD-157-84 be tabled to Council; and THAT the Planning Department obtain a written report from the Region of Durham Health Unit with respect to the safety of well water in the area that is the subject of this application. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-876-84 . Amendment to Draft Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre Plan of Subdivision Oakland DevelopmentsTHAT the recommendations in Report PD-158-84 be endorsed; 18T-24002 60.46.119. and . . . G.P.A. Minutes - 11 - September 17, 1984 1. That Report PD-158-84 be received; and 2. That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised that the Town of Newcastle has no objections to the approval of the revised plan of Subdivision 18T-24002, dated May 28, 1984, as further revised in red; and 3. That a copy of Report PD-158-84 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for information. "CARR I ED" Resolution #GPA-877-84 By-law 76-25 Sign By-law 10.13.102. Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the recommendations in Report PD-159-84 be endorsed; and 1. That Report PD-159-84 be received; and 2. That pursuant to Section 210, Subsection 144(a) of the Municipal Act, Staff proceed with the publication of a notice in respect of the proposed amendment to By-law 76-25 as contained in Attachment #1 to Staff Report PD-159-84; and 3. That the applicant be so advised. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-878-84 Subdivision AgT'El!mentMoved by Counc i !lor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hubbard Vanandel and Gust 542985 Ontario Ltd. THAT the recommendations in Report PD-160-84 be endorsed; and 60.46.131. 1. That Report PD-160-84 be received; and 2. That the attached by-law authorizing execution of an amending agreement between 542985 Ontario Limited and the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-879-84 Minutes Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the Minutes of the meeting held on September 4th 1984, be approved as read. "CARRIED" G.P.A. Mintues . Borrowing By-law Tile Drainage Act 10.29.2. Designation of Clarke Township Ha 11 Orono 60.17.108. . Deed re Ontario Street Public School 35.60.20. - 12 - September 17, 1984 Resolution #GPA-880-84 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the recommendations in Report CD-50-84 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That Council enact a By-law entitled "A By-law to raise money to aid in the construction of Drainage Works under the Tile Drainage Act, 1971" in an amount not exceeding $150,000.00; and 3. That the attached by-law be given two readings by Council and the Clerk directed to obtain all of the necessary approvals. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-881-84 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the Clerk's Report CD-51-84 be Tabled to Council for receipt of comments respecting the designating of the former Clarke Township Hall from the Hall Board. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-882-84 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the recommendations in Report CD-54-84 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That the request of the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education's request for the execution of a correcting deed respecting the lands currently occupied by the Ontario Street Public School, be approved; and 3. That the By-law attached hereto authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the correcting deed on behalf of the Town of Newcastle be enacted. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-883-84 Parking Report for Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre August 1984 Animal Control Report THAT the following report be received for information: for August 1984 (a) CD-55-84 _ Parking Enforcement Report for August 1984: ~~:~~:~: (b) CD-56-84 - Animal Control Report for August 1984. "CARRIED" . . . . G.P.A. Minutes - 13 - September 17, 1984 Resolution #GPA-884.84 1985 Current Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Mayor Rickard Budget and Capital Forecast Discussion THAT the recommendations in Report Admin 71-84 be endorsed; Guidelines 10.57.5. 1. That this report be received; and 2. That the attached Guidelines for the preparation of 1985 current budget and capital forecast discussions papers be endorsed. and "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #GPA-885-84 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the 1985 Budget Guidelines for Discussion in Report Admin 71-84 be amended by the deletion from Guideline Number 1 of the following words: "Stay within a net expenditure increase of 5% over the 1983 tax levy"; and THAT the following be substituted therefore: "minimize any expenditure increase." "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-886-84 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT Committee deal with Report Admin 71-84 "In Camera." "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-887-84 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT Committee rise from "In-Camera." "CARRIED" REsolution #GPA-888-84 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT Guideline Number 8 in Report Admin 71-84 be amended by the deletion of the following words: "a maximum five percent increase over 1984 levels will be adhered to;" and that the following be substituted therefore: "that Council minimize any expenditure increase." "CARR I ED" G.P.A. Minutes - 14 - September 17, 1984 Resolution #GPA-889-84 ~ Final Report of Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs the Library Ad Hoc Committee THAT the recommendations in Report Admin 77-84 be endorsed; and 35.60.19. . Council and Committee Meetings after a Hol iday Monday 10.12.114. . Self-Insured Losses Reserve Expenditure 10.53.99. 1. That Administrator's Report Admin 77-84 be received; 2. That Council include a thorough review of the funding levels to the Newcastle Public Library Board as part of the budget guidelines for the 1985 budget preparation; 3. That owing to the currently reduced book budget, an additional $4,000 be granted to the Library Board, specifically for the buying of books. Said monies to be drawn from Account #7007-0298-X-9; 4. That any capital request for the improvement to facilities by the Library Board be referred to the 1985 Budget Discussions; 5. That the Library Board be advised of Council's actions. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #GPA-890-84 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the previous resolution be amended and that Report Admin 77-84 have a sixth recommendation added to it: Recommendation 6 "That the Library Ad Hoc Committee be disolved." "CARR I ED" Resolution #GPA-891-84 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT Report Admin 78-84 be referred back to staff for the purpose of evaluating other possible options, including the holding of the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting during the day and the Public Meeting relating to Planning matters at 7:00 p.m. on the same day. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-892-84 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the recommendations in Report TR-79-84 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and . . . G.P.A. Minutes Activity Report August 1984 10.57.9. Tender T84-18 No. 2 Domestic Fue 1 Oil 10.2.8. - 15 - September 17, 1984 2. That the loss incurred at the Orono Fire Station #3 ($356.51) be funded from the Self-Insured Losses Reserve. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-893-84 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the recommendations in Report TR-80-84 be endorsed; and 1. That in accordance with provision of Chapter 302, Section 81(1) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980, The Treasurer reports to Committee that the cash position of the Town of Newcastle for the month ended August is as shown on the attached schedule; and 2. That the expenditures for the month of August 1984 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-894-84 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the recommendations in Report TR-81-84 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That Petro-Canada Products Inc., Downsview, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $81,750.00, being the lowest responsible bidder, meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender T84-18, be awarded the contract to supply and deliver No.2 Domestic Fuel Oil to the Town of Newcastle for the 1984-85 winter season; and 3. That the funds expended be drawn from the 1984 and 1985 budget allocation for heating of facilities. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-895-84 Refund of Taxes Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre Mrs. Dorothy Stark Reduction in THAT the recommendations in Report TR-78-84 be endorsed; and Property Assessment 10.57.3. 1. That this report be received; and 2. That Mrs. Dorothy Stark's request for prior year's reassessment be denied as this is a Provincial matter; 3. That a copy of this report be forwarded to Mrs. Stark to explain the position. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" G.P.A. Minutes - 16 - September 17, 1984 Resolution #GPA-896-84 . Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT Recommendation Number 3 in Report TR-78-84 be amended by adding the following phrase; "and suggest that she contact her Provincial Member of Parliament for assistance in resolving her problem." "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-897-84 Fire Prevention Week Oct.8-13/84 Moved by councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the recommendations in Report FD-22-84 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; 2. That the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council that October 8th to 13th 1984, be proclaimed Fire Prevention Week in the Town of Newcastle; and ~ 3. That the Fire Department be granted the use of half of the parking lot to the east of the Police and Fire Building, for displays of Fire Department Vehicles, equipment and demonstrations, from October 9th to 13th, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-898-84 Monthly Fire Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Cowman Report for August/84 68.13.2. THAT Report FD-23-84, Monthly Fire Report for August 1984, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-899-84 Closure & ConveyanceMoved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs Lots 22 & 23, Conc. 10 Clarke Parts 1 & 2, THAT the recommendations in Report WD-74-84 be endorsed; and Plan 10R-1894 77.44.134. 1. That this report be received; and . 2. That the portion of the unopened road allowance lying between Lots 22 & 23, in Concession 10 of the former Township of Clarke, more particularly described as Parts 1 & 2, Plan 10R-1894, be closed by by-law and conveyed to the abutting owners; and G.P.A. Minutes - 17 ~ September 17, 1984 . 3. That as the subject road allowance would fall into the category of one covered by Section 317 of the Municipal Act, no value be placed on the said lands; and 4. That staff be authorized to complete the procedure for closure and conveyance of this road allowance in accordance with Town Policy. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-900-84 Resolution GPA-861-84 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Cowman Bridge Over Highway 115 THAT the recommendations in Report WD-75-84 be endorsed; and 77.2.99. 1. That this report be received; and 2. That a request be made to the Director - Central Region, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, for information on the history of the bridge presently being constructed over Highway 35/115, between Highway 2 and Highway 401, (Lovekin), and any obligations for maintenance of said bridge by the Town of Newcastle, which the Ministry may foresee. "CARRIED" . Resolution #GPA-901-84 Walkway Between Liberty Place & Carlisle Street Bowmanvi lle Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the recommendations in Report WD-76-84 be endorsed; and 77.2.99. 1. That this report be received; and 2. That where property owners adjacent to the walkway between Liberty Place and Carlisle Street in Bowmanville, request the Town to perform works on said walkway they be advised that the Town has no jurisdiction or responSibility in the matter. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-902-84 Release of a Subdivision Agree- ment, The Corporation of the Township of Darlington (former) 1. and John William Watson 60.46.2. Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the recommendations in Report WD-77-84 be endorsed; and That this report be received; and . 2. That the Town solicitor be instructed to take the necessary steps for release of the subdivision agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Darlington (former) and John William Watson, registered as Instrument No. N 16686; and G.P.A. Minutes - 18 - September 17, 1984 . 3. That a by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to issue a Certificate of Release on behalf of the Town be passed; and 4. That the law firm of Crotin, Palter be advised of Council's actions in this matter. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-903-84 . Installation of Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Cowman Fence & Gates to Control Vehicular THAT the recommendations in Report WD-78-84 be endorsed; and Access to the Unopenedl 1. That this report be received; and Unimproved Oshawal Newcastle Townline 2. That in order to control vehicular access and thus Road minimize damage and nuisance to property owners, 77.2.107. adjacent to the Oshawa/Newcastle Townline Road Allowance in the 6th Concession of the former Township of Darlington, a fence and locked gate be installed at both the north and south ends of the subject road allowanc e; 3. That recommendation 2 above, be subject to the condition that all abutting property owners and the City of Oshawa provide written concurrence with the proposa I. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #GPA-904-84 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT Report WD-78-84 be amended, and that the Director of Works investigate and report on the pOSSibility of making similar arrangements for physical closure of: i) The road allowance between Lots 2 & 3 in Concession 4 of the former Township of Darlington; 11) The road allowance between Lots 24 & 25 in Concession 9 of the former Township of Darl ington. "CARRIED" Other Business Resolution #GPA-90S' f't- ~ Study of the Newtonville Water Supply Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the Town of Newcastle request that the Ministry of the Environment make available to the Municipality, the study done by the Ministry on the Newtonville Water Supply; . . . . G.P.A. Minutes Adjournment - 19 - September 17, 1984 AND THAT a copy of the resolution be forwarded to Mr. S. Cureatz, M.P.P. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-906-84 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the meeting adjourn at 4:20 p.m. "CARRIED"