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REPORT #1
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
TELEPHONE 623-3379
40 TEMPERANCE STREET
BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO
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. REPORT TO THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 1985.
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF
JUNE 17, 1985.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) Animal Control Monthly Report for May, 1985.
(b) Parkin9 Enforcement Report for May, 1985.
(c) 1984 Comments on Internal Control and Accounting
Procedures.
(d) Monthly Fire Report for May, 1985.
2. EXTENSION OF DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL - J. ZURBA
THAT the correspondence from Mr. A. Goheen be recei ved
and the Region of Durham Planning Department be advised
that the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle has no
objections to the extension of draft approval of Plan
l8T-8l023 as revised May 23, 1984, to July 9, 1986; and
THAT the request above, be forwarded to the Region of
Durham Planning Department and Mr. A. Goheen be so advised.
3. PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - CHIBRA DEVELOPMENTS
THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of
Newcastle has no objection to draft approval of Plan of
Subdivision l8T-840ll, as revised in red and attached to
report PD-92-85 as Attachement No.2 and subject to the
conditions as outlined on Attachment No.3 of report PD-92-85.
THAT a copy of Staff Report PD-92-85 and Council's decision
be forwarded to the Region of Durham and the applicant;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the
Subdivision Agreement between Chi bra Developments 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. (See By-law 85-87)
THAT Ed Vanhaverbeke and Stan Chi coyne be informed of Council's
actions.
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APPLICATION TO AMEND DURHAM REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN -
ELGIN NEY
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THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of Newcastle
have no objections to Mr. Elgin Ney's application to amend the
Durham Regional Official Plan.
THAT Mr. Ney be informed of Council's actions
5. REZONING APPLICATION - ALAN WILLISON
THAT an application submitted by Alan Willison to rezone
a parcel of land in Part of Lot 31, Concession 3, former
Township of Darlington, to permit the development of a Nodel
Cluster, be received and referred to staff for processing and a
subsequent report and public hearing.
6. COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 84-63
THAT a by-law to amend By-law 84-63 be approved (See By-law 85-83)
7. INCREASE IN RATES BY LOCAL TAXICAB COMPANIES
THAT Bowmanville Taxiand Deluxe Taxi be granted an increase in
the Tariff of Rates as detailed in the by-law appended to
report CD-24-85; and
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THAT a By-law authorizing an increase in rates be approved.
(see By-law 85-84)
PUBLIC LIBRARIES ACT 1984 (BILL 93)
8.
THAT a by-law which implements the following, be approved: (By-law 85-85)
(a) establishes the size of the Library Board at nine members;
(b) provides for the appointment of one Member of Council;
(c) provides authority to the Chief Executive Officer of the
Library Board (The Chief Librarian) to call the first
meeting of the Library Board in each new term;
(d) provides for the submission of the Library Board's budget
by no later than January 20th of each year;
(e) provides the format of the budget as providing two figures,
an operating budget and a capital budget; and
THAT the Library Board be advised of Council's actions and thanked
for the input on Bill 93.
9.
ELDORADO RESOURCES LIMITED
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THAT Eldorado Resources Limited representatives be invited to a
regularly scheduledCouncil meeting to advise Council of the current
status of their work;
THAT the Port Granby Monitoring Committee and the Region of Durham
be advised of Council's actions and informed of the date on which
Eldorado Resources Limited would be present at a Council Meeting.
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10. APPLICATIONS FOR CANCELLATIONS, REDUCTION OR REFUNDS OF
TAXES.
. THAT the list of applications for cancellation, reduction or
refund of taxes attached to report TR-38-85 be approved.
11. CASH ACTIVITY REPORT - MAY, 1985.
THAT in accordance with provisions 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 May is as shown on the schedule attached to
report TR-4l-85; and
THAT the expenditures for the month of May, 1985 be confirmed.
12. LEASE AGREEMENT - HARRY LOCKE
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute on behalf of
the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle and seal with the
Corporation Seal, a lease agreement, between Harry Locke and
the Corporation, for the property situated at the southeast
corner of ~~artin Road and Highway 2 (Parks and Recreation 'Depot);
and
THAT a by-law to authorize the entering into a lease with Harry
Locke, be approved. (See By-l aw 85-86).
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ORNAMENTAL WROUGHT IRON FENCE INSTALLATION - ONE FOOT RESERVE
ON NASH ROAD - HALMINEN HOMES.
13.
THAT the Public Worksc Department issue a Road Occupancy Permit
to Halminen Homes Ltd., as authorization to install an ornamental
bri ck pier and wrought iron fence along the south si de Of Nash
Road within the one foot reserve described as Blocks 51,
Registered Pl an 762, and Blocks 54 and 55, Regi stered Pl an 756; and
THAT any maintenance of said fence remain the responsibility of the
abutting owners.
14. STORM SEWER OUTFALL FOR RECONSTRUCTED PARKING LOT - BOWMANVILLE
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EXPANSION
THAT Bowmanville Memorial Hospital be advised that any upgrading of
storm sewers on Prince Street between Liberty Street and Simpson
Avenue to accommodate the needs of their reconstruction will be the
responsibil ity of the hospital; and
THAT a copy of report WD-4l-85 be forwarded to Bomanville Memorial
Hospita 1 .
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15. M.T.C. PROPOSAL FOR REDESIGN OF THE COBBLEDICKISTATIONI
ROWE STREET INTERSECTION AT HIGHWAY 35/115, ORONO
THAT the Ministry of Transportation and Communications be
advised that based upon the negative response indicated at the
Ministry's public Information Centre held May 15, 1985, the Town
of Newcastle does not support the Scheme "B" proposal for
reconstruction of the CobbledicklStationlRowe Street intersection
at Highway 35/115 in Orono; and,
THAT further to the above, the M.T.C. be requested to continue
design and construction on the basis of Scheme "A" as originally
proposed.
16. BOWMANVILLE BUSINESS CENTRE PROPOSAL FOR ERECTION OF FLAGS
ON STREETLIGHT STANDARDS IN DOWNTOWN BOWMANVILLE
THAT subject to concurrence of the Newcastle Hydro Electric
Commission, the Town approve of the B.I.A. installing flags
mounted on streetlight standards in downtown Bowmanville,
provided that all costs for installation, maintenance and spring
and ~all erection and removal are borne by the B.I.A., and
THAT the B.I.A. and Newcastle Hydro Electric Commission be so
advised.
17.
MECHANIC VACANCY - FLEET SECTION - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
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THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to post for a
Lead Hand Mechanic; and,
THAT any vacancies which occur as a result of the posting be
filled in accordance with Town Policy.
18. PRESTONVALE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to proceed with
an extraordinary maintenance project on Prestonvale Road from
Highway #2 south to Bloor Street; and,
THAT all expenditures be in accordance with the 1985 Budget
Allocation, Account #7205-X-8500l-X for Prestonvale Road.
19. NEWCASTLE VILLAGE DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
THAT receipt of the sum of $6,000.00 be acknowledged and a
letter be sent to the Newcastle Village District Historical
Society congratulating them on their project of re-printing
Professor Squair's book and for the prompt payment of the loan;
and
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THAT Council purchase 50 books to be used for gifts in the
future; and
THAT the books be kept in the Clerk's Department; and
THAT the disposition of the books be at Council's discretion; and
THAT the funding be from the Reception & Tributes Account.
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ZION PARK COMMITTEE RE STORAGE SHED
20.
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THAT the request of the Zion Park Committee for funds to be
returned ($565.00) with accrued interest be granted; and
THAT when erecting the storage shed, the Zion Park Committee
seek consultation from the Town Staff without cost.
21. AID TO BARRIE
THAT the proposal that an employee of the Works Department
volunteering his time and the Town donating the use of a
vehicle be approved; and
THAT staff work out the details with the City of Barrie and
report to Council on the method of implementation.
22. LIBERTY ST. S. RESURFACING AND PARKING
THAT because Liberty Street is a Regional Road, the Region be
requested to pay the cost of providing paved parking for the
residents of the houses abutting the west side of Liberty
Street, between King Street and Queen Street, Bowmanville.
23.
INSURANCE RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT.
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THAT Frank Cowan Company Limited, Princeton, Ontario, be retained
to provide insurance coverage for the Town of Newcastle from
July 1st, 1985 to June 30th, 1986, with a premium renewal rate
of $128,842.; and
THAT the updating of the Fleet and Property Schedules be
undertaken by the staff and the insurer be advised of the
necessary amendments; and
THAT the Weekly Income Benefits be increased from $300 to $400
for Members of Council at an additional annual cost of $203; and
THAT the Fidelity Bond not be increased at this time; and
THAT Excess Liability Insurance in the amount of $5,000,000 be
approved at an additional annual cost of $11,229.; and
THAT the insurance coverage as it relates to the EDP System be
reviewed for any necessary amendments; and
THAT changes in the deductible limits for the automobile fleet
and the broiler and machinery coverage not be considered at
thi s time; and
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THAT the $15,274 expenditure above the 1985 budget prOV1Slon of
$100,000 be accommodated throughout the budget as necessary; and
THAT 50% of the additional premiums resulting from any changes
in the insurance coverage be accommodated throughout the budget
as necessary.
Respectfully Submitted,
R. B. Taylor, Chairman
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