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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/1984 .1 . ) 2. ~ 3. ~ 4. . REPORT #1 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK 40 TEMPERANCE STREET BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO LlC 3A6 TELEPHONE 623-3379 REPORT TO THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 24TH 1984. SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF APRIL 16, 1984. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Application to Amend the Hamlet Development Plan for the Hamlet of Enniskillen Staging Policies THAT Report PD-73-84 be received, and the attached amendment to the Hamlet Development Plan for the Hamlet of Enniskillen be forwarded to Council for approval at such time as the Council of the Region of Durham has considered the amendment to the Enniskillen Hamlet Development Plan; and THAT a copy of this report and the attachments thereto be forwarded to the Region of Durham for their information and consideration. Rezoning - J. Zurba THAT Report PD-74-84 be received, and the attached by-law to amend zoning by-law 2111, as amended, in respect of Part Lot 19 and 20, Concession 7, former Township of Darlington, be approved. (See By-law 84-58) 5. Rezoning - Oakland Developments THAT Report PD-79-84 be received and the attached by-law to amend By-law 2111, as amended, be forwarded to Council at such time as the Council of the Region of Durham has considered the amendment to the Enniskillen Hamlet Development Plan within staff report PD-73-84. Rezoning - 1927 Investments Ltd. THAT Report PD-80-84 be received and the attached by-law to amend zoning by-law 2111, as amended, be forwarded to Council for approval, at such time as the Council of the Region of Durham has considered the amendment to the Enniskillen Hamlet Development Plan within staff report PD-16-84. Conveyance to Town - Station Street - Orono 6. THAT Report PD-88-84 be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer to confer with the Town's Solicitor and report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on his findings. Rezoning - J. Tomina THAT Report PD-90-84 be received, and the application submitted by Josip Tomina to rezone a 2.66 hectare parcel of land in Part of Lot 24, Concession 2, former - 2 - Township of Darlington, to permit residential infilling be referred to staff for processing and a subsequent report and public hearing. . 7. Receive for Information Summary of Committee of Adjustment Applications for Meeting of t~arch 14, 1984. 8. Rezoning - W. Tomlinson THAT Report PD-92-84 be received and the application submitted by W. Tomlinson to rezone a 0.28 hectare parcel of land in Part of Lot 27, Concession 6, former Township of Clarke to permit a silk screen printing operation, be referred to staff for processing and a subsequent report and public hearing. 9. THAT Report PD-94-84, Summary of Land Division Committee Applications for the month of March 1984, be received for information. 10. Cean Investments - Rezoning & Subdivision THAT Report Admin 44-84 be received, and Council endorse the recommendations in Report PD-77-84 and PD-93-84, and the developer and objectors be advised of Council's action, and that if either party objects to Council's approval of the zoning, they may ask that the matter be referred to the Ontario Municipal Board. . 11. Rezoning - Cean Investments THAT Report PD-77-84 be received, and the attached by-law to amend zoning by-law 1587, as amended, in respect of Part Lot 11, Concession 2, former Town of Bowmanville, be approved. (see by-law 84-59) 12. Subdivision 18T-74067 - Cean Investments THAT Report PD-93-84 be received for information, and that in the absence of a further revision to the draft plan, that the Ministry of Housing be advised that the Town has no objection to the extension of draft plan approval to June 5, 1985. THAT the minutes of the meeting held on April 2, 1984, be approved as read. 13. THAT Report CD-26-84, Parking Enforcement Report for the month of March 1984, be approved. 14 15. Request to Occupy an existing dwelling during construction of a new dwelling - Cryderman THAT Report CD-27-84 be received, and the application be approved subject to the applicant's meeting all of the Town of Newcastle's requirements with respect to building permits and clearances; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the standard agreement authorizing the occupying of the existing residence during the construction of the new home for a period not exceeding six months. . . . . - 3 - 16. Seminar and Convention Policy THAT Report Admin 38-84 be received and the attached Schedule "A" be I adopted as the Town of Newcastle Policy for attendance at Seminars and 'V Conventions. 17. Solina Community Centre THAT Report Admin 41-84 be received, and the Solina Hall Board be advised \. that the recommendations of Fire Chief Aldridge concerning the installation of a fire alarm system was not a requirement but rather a suggested improvement; \ THAT the remaining requests be referred to the Newcastle Community Services J~' Planning Board (N.C.S.P.B.) for review and report; AND THAT the request of the Solina Hall Board for a Capital Grant of 1. $1,000.00 also be referred to the N.C.S.P.B. 18. Industrial Development Strategy THAT Report Admin 43-84 be received and the Town of Newcastle sponsor an Industrial Strategy Luncheon on Tuesday, May 29th 1984; THAT the Mayor be authorized to invite those representatives in private industry that have expressed interest in the industrial development of the Town; 19. THAT the necessary funds to sponsor the event be drawn from the Receptions and Tributes Account through the Mayor's office. Act i v i ty Report 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 March 31, 1984, is as shown on the attached schedule; THAT the expenditures for the month of March 1984, be approved. 20. Taxes - Quarterly Report THAT Report TR-26-84, be received for information. Tender T84-3 - 3/4 Ton Crew Cab Pick-Up Truck THAT Report TR-24-84 be received, and that Cowan Pontiac Buick Ltd., Bowmanville, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $12,830.37, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender T84-3, be awarded the contract to supply one only 1984 GMC 3/4 Ton Crew Cab Pick-Up Truck, as required by the Town of Newcastle; AND THAT the funds expended be drawn from the 1984 Capital Budget Allocation ($13,000.00) for Community Services Account #7603-504-1-4. 21. . . . - 4 - 22. Provincial and M.T.C. Unconditional Grants 23. THAT Report TR-27-84 be received for information Tender T84-4 - Non-Asphalt Road Oil THAT Report TR-28-84 be received, and that Canam Oil Services, Breslau, Ontario, with a bid of $75,200.00 being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender T84-4, be awarded the contract to supply Non-Asphaltic Road Oil as required by the Town of Newcastle; THAT the funds expended be provided from the approved 1984 Public Works Road Material Maintenance Budget. 24. THAT Report FD-9-84, Monthly Fire Report for March 1984, be received for information. 25. THAT Report WD-40-84 be received, and that three certified copies of the following resolution be forwarded to C.P. Rail: "THAT the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle does not object to C.P. Rail abandoning and removing the industrial spur crossing Scugog Street, at grade, subject to C.P. Rail securing approval from all involved agencies, especially the industries being served by said crossing." 26. Parking & Stopping at King Street, Vanstone Bridge THAT Report WD-41-84 be received, and that the Town erect "No Parking or Stopping" signs on King Street at the Vanstone Bridge, being an area designated as such in By-law 79-1. 27. THAT all delegations be acknowledged, and that they be advised of Committee's actions. 28. Zion Park Community Centre Board THAT Mayor Rickard and Councillor Taylor's Report be received, and the Town remove the present Zion Park Clubhouse and level and grade the grounds where the building is situate; AND THAT the Town grant the necessary approvals to allow the Zion Park Community Centre Board to erect a small shed on the lands, which shed would be used for the safekeeping of the tools and equipment. 29. Goodyear Plant THAT the Mayor and Councillor Hobbs be requested to attend at the Goodyear Plant to welcome the new Plant Manager, Mr. E. Hollingsworth to the Town of Newcastle; to offer him every assistance and advise him about the Town and further to invite him to attend the Industrial Development Strategy Meeting. - 5 - 30. Provincial Grants . WHEREAS, the Province of Ontario appears to be moving towards a system of administered grants; AND WHEREAS, those grant rate increases may bear a less direct relationship to the actual costs and needs of the municipality; AND WHEREAS, the loss of the revenue protection provided under the unconditional grants program would result in adverse effects on the annual current operating budget of the Town of Newcastle; AND WHEREAS, the Town of Newcastle is already feeling the effects of grant increase limitations or reductions in numerous areas including roads, library services, recreation capital grants, etc.; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing carefully assess the financial impact of any proposed change in the unconditional grants structure before implementation, as the municipality is increasingly feeling the pressures of the shift in the financial burden from the provincial taxpayers as a whole to the local municipal property taxpayers. AND FURTHER, that the resolution be sent to the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for their endorsement. . 31. Provincial Grants WHEREAS, the Town of Newcastle considers the rate of deterioration of municipal road systems and the reduction in funding being provided by the Ministry for road maintenance and reconstruction intolerable; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minister of Transportation and Communications increase his efforts in securing from the Province, additional funds for the municipal road subsidy program. AND FURTHER, that the resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for its endorsement. 32. Provincial Grants THAT the Director of Public Works prepare a report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on a position that the Town can take with respect to its roads system, and the need for additional subsidy from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications in amounts sufficient to address roads maintenance and reconstruction in the Town of Newcastle. 33. Newcastle B.I.A. Opening Ceremony THAT the Director of Public Works liaise with the Newcastle Village B.I.A., and arrange with them the Official Opening Ceremonies of the newly constructed King Street in Newcastle Village; AND FURTHER, that Councillors Hamre and Hobbs be appointed as the Committee to prepare for the Official Opening, scheduled for August 6th 1984. . . . . 34. 35. 36. j 37. '\ 38. - 6 - Appointments to Memorial Hospital Board THAT this report be received, and that Council approve of the Town of Newcastle Council appointing three (3) persons to the Memorial Hospital Board; and THAT Council approve of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham appointing one (1) person from the Town of Newcastle to the Memorial Hospital Boa rd; and that this approval become effective on the amendment of the by-laws of the Memorial Hospital. Petition - Residents of Nash Road THAT the petition (undated) received April 13, 1984, from the residents of Nash Road, be received and that the petition be referred to theDirector of Public Works for review and a report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. Acquisition of Lands - Hampton THAT Report WD-42-84 be received; THAT the Town acquire title to Part 2, Plan 10R-1724 for the sum of $2.00 and pay costs for plan preparation and legal fees of $950.00, associated with same provided that the owners substantiate such costs; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents to finalize the transaction. Vacation Policy for Non-Union Staff THAT the recommendations in Report Admin 27-84, up to and including the word "employees" in Recommendation Number 3 be approved; AND THAT the balance of recommendation Number 3 and all of recommendation number 4 be deleted. Municipally Owned Buildings THAT the recommendations in Confidential Report Admin 37-84 be approved, and that the recommendations be divided and Committee deal with each recommendation individually. Orono Armouries - THAT recommendation Number 2 be approved and provide that CouncIllor Hamre and Mayor Rickard liaise with the Orono B.I.A. and advise them of the Committee's intention to dispose of the surplus property. Zion Park Clubhouse - THAT Recommendation Number 3 be approved. Bowmanville Library and Orono Library Museum - THAT the recommendation Number 4 be approved, and the reference to the Orono Library Museum be deleted from Recommendation 4, and that staff liaise with the Library Board and arrange to have the roof repairs done to the Orono Library roof. Emergency Lighting - THAT Recommendation Number 5 be approved. . . . 39. 40. - 7 - Fire Alarm System, Police & Fire Bldg. - THAT Recommendation Number 6 be approved. Police & Fire Bldg. Roof - THAT Recommendation Number 7 be approved. Visual Arts Centre - THAT Recommendations Number 8 and 9 be approved. Hampton & Newtonville Community Hall Board Grants - that Recommendation Number 10 be approved, and the grant applications referred to, be referred to the Newcastle Community Services Planning Board (N.C.S.P.B.). Fire Alarm System Old Tyrone Hall - THAT Recommendation Number 11 be approved. Orono Town Hall - THAT Recommendation Number 12 be approved, and that staff be requested to review with the Hall Board, the useage of the Town Hall in Orono. Feasibility Study Bowmanville Arena - THAT Recommendation Number 13 be approved. THAT the concerned parties be notified of Council's decision. Personne I Matter THAT the recommendations in Report Admin 39-84 be approved. Visual Arts Centre THAT Councillor Taylor liaise with the Director of Community Services, Mrs. Haunsberger of the Visual Arts Centre, and the Baseball Association, for the purpose of reviewing and resolving the problem relating to the use of the Visual Arts Facilities by the Baseball Association; AND THAT Councillor Taylor report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on the results of his meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Councillor Ivan M. Hobbs, Chairman. CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK 40 TEMPE RANCE STR E ET BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO LlC 3A6 REPORT #1(a) TELEPHONE 623-3379 ADDITIONAL REPORT OF THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF APRIL 16, 1984. RECOMMENDATIONS: 41. . Public Works Week - May 20 - 26, 1984 THAT this report be received; and That advertisements advising of Public Works Week and inviting members of the public to contact the Works Department for information about the activities of the Department be placed in the local newspapers; That such ads include the following proclamation: Whereas the health, safety and confort of the community is greatly dependent on the facilities and services provided by the Public Works Department; and Whereas the support from the community is vital in the continuing efficient operation of the Public Work's Services such as street maintenance, refuse collection, water and sewer systems, road construction and snow removal; and Whereas the quality and effectiveness of these facilities and services are dependent on the continued efforts and skills of Public Works Department Staff; Now therefore, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle does hereby proclaim May 20th to May 26th 1984, "Public Works Week" in the Town of Newcastle to recognize the efforts of the Public Works Department in providing for health, safety and comfort in the community. Respectfully submitted, . Councillor 1. M. Hobbs, Chairman.