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REPORT # 1
. REPORT TO THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 7 1982
Mayor Rickard and Members of Council:-
The following recommendations to Council were made at a meeting of the
General Purpose and Administration Committee on May 31 1982:
1.
Newcastle FundRaising Committee
Mayor Rickard presented to the Treasurer a cheque from the Newcastle Arena Fund
Raising Committee for $51,736.81 and was directed to write a letter of thanks and
appreciation to the Committee for their hard work in completing the Arena project.
2.
Dedication as Public Road
THAT the .30 metre reserve shown on Block 9, Registered Plan M-747, D.R.Agencies
(Oshawa) Subdivision part Lot 32, Conc. 2, Darlington be lifted and the said
Block be dedicated as a Public Road Allowance.
3.
Construction of Holt Road
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THAT a by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute Offers to Sell
related to lands required for the reconstruction of Holt Road, between Highway 401
and Baseline Road, in the former Township of Darlington, between:
(i) The Town of Newcastle and Helen VanCamp, for a portion of Lot 21
B.F. Concession, former Township of Darlington; and
(ii) The Town of Newcastle and Samuel VanCamp, for a portion of Lot 21
B.F. Concession, former Township of Darlington; and
(iii) The Town of Newcastle and Emil and Amalia Vandracek, for a portion
of Lot 21, B.F. Concession, former Township of Darlington; and
THAT letters of acceptance be forwarded to the Vendors, in accordance with the
requirements of the Offers to Sell, and further;
THAT the documents be forwarded to the Town Solicitor for completion of the
transactions and registration of the documents.
4.
Pedestrian Crossover King and Division Sts.
THAT the Region of Durham be requested to undertake a spring traffic count at
the King Street/Division Street intersection in Bowmanville, to determine whether
the warrants for traffic signalization are met.
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5.
1982 Equipment Purchases
THAT Staff be authorized to advertise for tenders for the supply of:
(i) Three half-ton pickup trucks; and
(ii) Three five-ton dump trucks; and
(iii) One tractor/mower/loader; and
THAT Staff be authorized to obtain quotations for the supply and delivery of:
(a) Three chain saws; and
(b) One concrete saw; and
(c) One electric welder; and
THAT all items above-mentioned are in accordance with the 1982 PubltWorks Budget;
THAT the tender award in respect of the equipment, as specified in Item 2 (i),
, (ii) and (iii) be subject to Council approval.
6.
Highway 35/115 Reconstruction
THAT the Ministry of Transportation and Communications be requested to meet with
Members of Council and Staff regarding the detailed design for Highways 35/115
to include areas between the junction of 35/115 and the 401 Highway.
7. THAT the Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting of May 12 1982
be received for information.
8. THAT the Monthly Building Report for April 1982 be received for information.
9. THAT the matter of the Proposed Rezoning of the R.M. Hollinghead Plant
be referred to Council for public input.
10.
Proposed Amendments to By-l aw 2111, Darl i ngton
THAT the by-law amending by-law 2111, of the former Township of Darlington be
forwarded to Council for approval with the amendment that the setback be reduced
to 1.25 m for buildings, to be determined by the Planning Director.
THAT upon approval of the by-law, the Clerk be directed to provide notice through
publication.
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11.
O.P.A. ~ Kingsway Village Phase II Oshawa
THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of Newcastle has no objection
to the proposed Official Plan Amendment 82-9/D/OO which would permit the construction
of a junior department store as an extension to the existing Kingsway Village
Shopping Plaza at Townline Road and Highway 2 in Oshawa.
12.
Decoration Day
THAT Decoration Day be held on Sunday, July 18 1982 at Bowmanville and Bond Head
Cemeteries.
13.
Orono Park
THAT Council concur with the opinion of the Orono Athletic Association that the
removal of the sod on the south side of the south diamond of Orono Park is
unnecessary at this time;
THAT the south diamond be brought up to standards for safe play; and
THAT the money approved in the 1982 capital budget be used for the upgrading
of the diamond in question.
14.
Capital Budget and Four Year Forecast
THAT Council adopt the following resolution in respect of the 1982 Capital
Budget and Four Year Forecast previously distributed:
"WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastl e
has considered the 1982 Capital Budget and Four Year Forecast;
BE IT NOW RESOLVED that the 1982 Capital Budget and Four Year Forecast
for the Town be approved".
15.
Increased Costs
THAT WHEREAS the Town of Newcastle has set its 1982 budget for the current
fiscal year;
AND WHEREAS the estimates were based on existing Ontario Sales Tax legislation;
AND WHEREAS the expenditures made no provisions for Ontario Sales Tax other than
those recorded in existing Provincial legislation;
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15. Conti nued
AND WHEREAS the implementation of this new sales tax on Ontario Municipalities
is another shift of expenditures from the Provincial level of government to
the municipal level of government;
AND WHEREAS the increased cost of OHIP is another cost to the municipality not
accounted for in our 1982 current budget;
AND WHEREAS Ontario Municipalities do not have the right to deficit finance,
these costs to the municipalities as a result of the Provincial budget will
necessitate the lowering of services;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Members of Council request that the Treasurer
provide information for discussion at the next General Purpose and Administration
Committee meeting with respect to the effect that the Provincial budget will have
on the 1982 current budget of the Town of Newcastle, in particular such areas as
sales tax and increased OHIP costs.
16.
Tri-Level Meeting
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Newcastle has been requested on several occasions
to respond to concerns of citizens on matters that are in wholeor part the
responsibility of the Provincial or Federal Governments;
AND WHEREAS the local Council is the most accessible to citizens who have a concern
and who are not sure what level of government has jurisdiction;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Councillgive consideration to holding a tri-level
government meeting with the Federal and Provincial members representing this Town
to discuss matters of intergovernmental relations.
17.
Notice in Tax Bills
THAT the following notice be included in tax bills:
"THAT the education and region amounts shown above result from budgets of the Boards
of Education and the Region of Durham and such amounts are not established by and
are not the responsibility of the Town Council. The Town simply collects such
amounts on behalf of the Boards and the Region."
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18.
Newcastle Lodge for Senior Citizens Assessment
THAT the memorandum from the Treasurer, dated May 28th 1982 be received and
Staff be prepared to provide the necessary information to the Appeal Board
relative to the Newcastle Lodge for Senior Citizens.
19.
Library 'Access' Project
THAT the Town of Newcastle thank each of the bidders on the Newcastle Library
"Access" Project.
20.
Osborne Tax Refund
THAT the correspondence from the Solicitor relative to Mr. Osborne's request for
taxation rebate, be received for information.
21.
Tile Drainage Act
THAT 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 the amount not exceeding
$150,000. be approved: See By-law 82-77
THAT the said by-law be given two readings by Council and the Clerk be directed
to obtain the necessary approvals.
22.
Refreshment Vehicle Licence
THAT Council authorize the issuing of a Refreshment Vehicle Licence to Mr. Dignard.
23.
Clarke Museum Board Feasibility Study
THAT a meeting be convened with the Clarke Museum Board, Members of Council and
staff to discuss the Board's proposed feasibility study.
24.
Schedule of Meeting for 1982 Council Term
THAT the Revised Schedule of Meeting for Council and Committee for the balance
of the 1982 Council term be approved.
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25.
Newcastle Lions Carnival
THAT the Newcastle Lions Club be advised that the Town of Newcastle has no
objection to the holding of a carnival on July 30 and 31 1982 or to the closing
of Mill Street North from the stoplights to the old Bell Building and Councillor
Prout convey this request of the Club, forthwith, to the Works Committee at the
Region and report back to Council.
26.
Masterplan - Stephen's Gulch
THAT C.L.O.C.A. be thanked for the presentation and the proposed Masterplan
be referred to staff for a report to the General Purpose and Administration
Committee at an appropriate time.
27.
Canada Day
THAT the Report of Mayor Rickard and Councillor Cowman, relative to Canada
Day, be received for information.
28.
Division St. Orono
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer liaise with the Director of Public Works
and arrange for a meeting with appropriate officials of the Ministry of
Transportation and Communications regarding Division Street inthe former
Village of Orono.
Respectfully submitted
Marie Hubbard, Chairperson
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