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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/09/1983 ~ Council Minutes Roll Call: . Minutes Delegations Mr. S.B. Rutherford re Ganaraska Conservation Authority Watershed Plan . TOW N 0 F NEW CAS T L E May 9, 1983 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May, May 9, 1983, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom #2. Mayor Rickard called the meeting to order and led in prayer. He welcomed the pupils from Grades 3 & 4 from Ontario Street Public School and their teachers. Present Were: Mayor G.B. Rickard Councillor Keith Barr Councillor Ann Cowman Councillor Diane Hamre Councillor Ivan M. Hobbs Councillor R. Bruce Taylor Town Clerk, David W. Oakes Deputy Clerk, Gertrude Gray Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, D.N. Smith until 3:30 p.m. Treasurer, K. Campbell Director of Public Works, R. Dupuis until 3:30 p.m. Director of Planning, T.T. Edwards until 3:30 p.m. Director of Community Services, T.A. Fanning Resolution #C-302-83 Moved by Councillor R. Bruce Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on April 25, 1983, be approved as read. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-303-83 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT the delegations be heard. "CARRIED" Mr. S.B. Rutherford told Council that he wished to speak briefly in response to the presentation of the Watershed Plan for the Ganaraska Conservation Authority, made to Committee on May 2, 1983. He stated that he noted a drastic change in direction by the Authority, and a shift in emphasis in the last three years. He also said that he had been frustrated in his attempts to convey his concerns to the Authority. He felt that there is a lack of communications in the way Co~ncil Minutes . Mr. Roy C. Forrester re Ganaraska Conservation Authority Watershed Plan . Mrs. Marjorie Hill, Hampton Hall Board re construction of washrooms . -2- May 9, 1983 in which the authorities are constituted. He spoke of the 1944 report, prepared by Dr. Richardson which was the first report in the province. The study stated that the Ganaraska River was unique in that it is only twenty-one miles long and has a rapid stream flow. The study also recommended that 20,000 acres be acquired and put under conservation. The Ganaraska had made no further acquisitions for three years and had still not planted some of the property which they had acquired. He felt that Dr. Richardson's plan should be continued. He felt the emphasis had been shifted from "action in the field" to "action in the office". He also stated that, in his opinion, some areas should be cleared out and replanted with a more marketable species such as red pine and more attention paid to the preservation of the headwaters of the river. In conclusion, he said that he was glad to see the students at the meeting as he had been a teacher for many years. Mr. Roy Forrester also addressed Council relative to the Ganaraska Watershed Plan. He said that he felt compelled to speak to Council before they made any decision on the Plan. He spoke particularly of the Orono Creek in Orono and district. The streams are disappearing or losing some of their natural features. This has been caused by such actions as farmers using swampland for pasture and the second entrance to Orono Estates. He felt the Authority should show more concern for smaller details. He said he was disappointed in the Watershed Plan which appeared to be a rehash of a previous plan. He hoped for something more concrete with plans for the Wilmot and Graham Creek areas. A previous report in 1966 had specific plans for these areas. He felt that Council should place more emphasis on control of fill and construction. He pointed out two areas of provincial significance, the Clarke Marsh and Bond Head Bluffs. He also mentioned other areas of funding which are available. He suggested that, until the Authority makes specific intentions, Council withhold approval of the Plan. Mrs. Marjorie Hill spoke on behalf of the Hampton Community Centre Board. She urged Council to adopt the resolution which would be coming up later in the meeting relative to the construction of washrooms at the Hampton Hall. She stressed the need for the project to proceed immediately. CoUncil Minutes ~ Communications . Oshawa and District Labor Council re . Nuclear Free Zone - 3 - May 9, 1983 Resolution #C-304-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, Seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the communications to be received for information be approved except for 1-8, 1-11, 1-12. "CARRIED" I - 1 Handi-Transit Incorporated re Financial Statement for the month ending March 31, 1983 I - 2 Ministry of Transportation & Communications re Preliminary Design Study on Improvements to Highway 2 from the C.P.R. Subway east of Newcastle to Newtonville I - 3 Ganaraska Conservation Authority re correspondence from the Ministry of Natural Resources on Management of water and related land resources I - 4 Ministry of Transportation & Communications re Advance Payment of Subsidy for Road Improvements I - 5 Provincial Secretary for Social Development re Bicentennial Symbol I - 6 Ministry of Transportation & Communications re Reconstruction of Hwy. 2 from C.P.R. Subway, Newcastle east to Newtonville I - 7 Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee re minutes of meeting of March 24, 1983 I - 9 Association of Municipalities of Ontario re Bill 14 - An Act to Revise the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act I - 10 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority re Minutes of a meeting of April 19, 1983 Resolution #C-305-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT there be a ten minute recess. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-306-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the correspondence from the Oshawa and District Labor Council re Nuclear Free Zone, dated April 18, 1983 be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Minutes eoshawa and District Labor Council re Nuclear Free Zone Town of Newcastle Museum Board re Minutes of Meeting ~.1a rch 29, 1983 Clarke Museum . Mr. Leslie Whitford re Town Crest Ministry of . Environment re Information Committee for Hale Landfill Site - 4 - May 9, 1983 Resolution #C-307-83 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT the previous resolution be amended by adding: "and Council support Oshawa and District Labor Council's attempts at voicing concerns about nuclear war" "LOST" Resolution #C-308-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Clarke Museum Board for March 29, 1983 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #C-309-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the Treasurer be requested to bring back a report regarding the disposition of the allocation to the Clarke Museum from Ontario Hydro. "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-310-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the correspondence from Mr. L. Whitford, dated April 21, 1983 re Bowmanville Coat of Arms be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #C-311-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the Mayor reply thanking Mr. Whitford for his interest and concern and outlining the status of Bowmanville and the Town of Newcastle at the present time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-312-83 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the communication from Mr. G. Mierzynski, Ministry of the Environment dated April 21, 1983, be received; Council Mi nutes Ha 1 e Landfi 11 . Site Hale Landfill Site Environment Canada re Canadian Environment Week (CEW) June 5 - June 11 th, 1983 . Bowmanvill e Lawn Bowling Club re Grant from the Town of Newcastle Hostel Services (Durham Region) Inc., . re Financial Support from the Town of Newcastle - 5 - May 9, 1983 AND THAT the Ministry be requested to advise the Town of Newcastle of the results of the upcoming injunction application. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #C-313-83 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the previous resolution be amended by adding: AND THAT the Mayor's Secretary arrange a meeting of the Town Council appointees and the Committee of Clarke Constituent appointees for the purpose of appointing a Chairman and Secretary and notify the Ministry of Environment of the same. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-314-83 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the communication from H.L. Ferguson, Environment Canada, 55 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M4T 1M2 dated April, 1983 requesting that the week of June 5th, 1%:; be proclaimed as "Canadian Environment Week" be received; AND THAT the request that the week of June 5th, 1983 be proclaimed as "Canadian Environment Week" in the Town of Newcastle be approved and advertised in accordance with Town Policy. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-315-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the request from the Bowmanville Lawn Bowling Club regarding Grant from the Town of Newcastle be received for information and they be advised of the Town's Grant Policy. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-316-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the correspondence from Hostel Services (Durham Region) Inc., regarding Financial support from the Town of Newcastle for Hostel Services be received for information and they be advised of the Town's Grant Policy. "CARRIED" Council Minutes . City of North York re "Daylight Saving Time" Reports G.P.A. Report Five Year Capital Forecast . Burk Cemetery . - 6 - May 9, 1983 Resolution #C-317-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the correspondence from the City of North York regarding "Daylight Saving Time" be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C318-83 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Chairman's Report of May 2, 1983, be approved except for Item 1. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-319-83 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT Item 1 be approved. "LOST LATER IN MEETING" Resolution #C-320-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT Item 1 (b) be amended by changing: "Debentures" to "Other" to "Debentures" and "Other" "LOST" Recorded Vote Councillor Barr Nay Councillor Cowman Yea Councillor Hamre Nay Councillor Hobbs Yea Councillor Hubbard Yea Councillor Taylor Nay Mayor Rickard Nay Resolution #C-321-83 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT Item led) be deleted and referred to the General Purpose and Administration meeting for discussion and to the Hydro Liaison Committee. "LOST" Coline il Mi nutes . G.P.A. Report . Capital Grants for Hampton & Haydon Ha 11 Boa rds Delegation re Hampton Hall Board . - 7 - May 9, 1 983 Mayor Rickard declared a Conflict of Interest in Item 1 (a) because of servicing which would pass property in which he has an interest, and left the table. Councillor Hamre, Acting Mayor, took the Chair. Resolution #C-322-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT Item 1 be divided into 1(a) and 1(b), 1(c), 1(d), 1(e), 1(f). "LOST" Acting Mayor Hamre called the vote on Item 1 and the motion was "LOST". Mayor Rickard returned to the table at this point. Resolution #C-323-83 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Chairman's Report of May 2, 1983, be approved except for Items 11 and 13. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-324-83 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT Item 11 be approved. "CARRIED LATER IN MEETING" Resolution #C-325-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT Council deal with Report TR-83-31 at the same time as Item 11. "CARRIED" On being put to a vote, Resolution #C-324-83 was "CARRIED". Resolution #C-326-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the delegation from the Hampton Hall Board be acknowledged and copies of communications be forwarded to them; AND THAT the Mayor make an urgent request to the Minister of Tourism and Recreation; Council Mi nutes Delegation re Hampton Ha 11 Boa rd . Orono Fi re Ha 11 Proj ect . . - 8 - May 9, 1983 AND FURTHER THAT Mr. S. Cureatz, M.P.P. be advised and his assistance be sought. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-327-83 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT Item 13 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-328-83 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the previous resolution be amended by deleting "Counci 11 or Hamre" as Counci 1 representa ti ve. "LOST" Resolution #C-329-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the meeting recess for lunch until 1 :45 p.m. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 1 :45 p.m. Resolution #C330-83 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT the recommendation in Report TR-83-33, 1983 Budget, be approved; AND THAT this report be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Rating By-Law 83-70 be approved. "CARRIED" RECORDED VOTE Councillor Barr Yea Councillor Cowman Yea Councillor Hamre Yea Councillor Hobbs Nay Councillor Hubbard Yea Councillor Taylor Yea Mayor Rickard Yea Council Minutes . Tender T38-8 Bowmanville Parking Lot Development Mr. S. Rutherford and Mr. R. Forrester re Watershed Plan . By-laws . - 9 - May 9, 1983 Resolution #C-331-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the recommendation in Report TR-83-35 be endorsed; and THAT this report be received; and THAT Behan Construction Ltd., Cobourg, Ontario with a total bid of $94,221.84, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender T83-8 be awarded the contract to construct municipal parking lots on Division and Silver Streets in Bowmanville; and THAT the required funds be drawn from the 1983 Capital Budget provision for the Bowmanville Revitalization Project; AND FURTHER THAT Council adopt the attached by-law authorizing execution of a lease for the Silver Street Parking Lot. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-332-83 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the delegations of Mr. S. Rutherford and Mr. R. Forrester be acknowledged and their comments be referred to Planning Staff's report on the Watershed Plan and to the Ganaraska Watershed Committee and the full Ganaraska Authority Board. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-333-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a first time: 83-67 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Joe and Marilyn Dieleman; 83-68 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with Canada Permanent Trust Company; 83-69 being a by-law to amend Restricted Area By-law 2111, as amended, of the former Township of Darlington, now in the Town of Newcastle (Moase) 83-70 being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during the year and to strike the rates of taxation for the year 1983. Council Mi nutes - 10 - May 9, 1983 By-laws 83-71 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of a lease agreement with Schleiss Development Company. (Parking Lot) . "CARRIED" Resolution #C-334-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the second reading of the following by-laws be approved: 83-67; 83-68; 83-69; 83-70; 83-71. "CARRIED" Councillor Cowman challenged the count of votes by the chair and asked for a recorded vote. RE-VOTE . Counci 11 or Barr Councillor Cowman Councillor Hubbard Councillor Hamre Councillor Hobbs Councillor Taylor Mayor Rickard Yea Nay Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Resolution #C-335-83 Moved by Councillor Barr, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the third and final reading of the following by-laws be approved: 83-67; 83-68; 83-69; 83-70; 83-71. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-336-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT Council suspend their schedule of meetings and meet at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 1983, with the re-enact- ment of the first Bowmanville Council Meeting taking place at 7:30 p.m.; Council approve of hosting a social hour following the re-enactment and the Liaison Chairman for the Clerk's Department assist in any way. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" . Counc il Mi nutes . National Physical Activity Week . Position of Chief Administrative Officer . - 11 - May 9, 1983 Resolution #C-337-83 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the previous resolution be amended by adding: "The funds be taken from Account # 7007-235-X-5; Reception and tributes to a maximum of $500.00". "CARRIED" Resolution #C-338-83 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the correspondence from the Minister of State for Fitness and Sport be received for information and the week of May 15 - May 23, 1983 be proclaimed "National Physical Activity Week" according to Town Policy. "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-339-83 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to grant approval for events for the 125th Anniversary within their discretionary powers. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-340-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the recommendation in the Mayor's Report regarding the position of Chief Administrative Officer be endorsed; AND THAT this report be received; AND THAT Council proceed immediately to fill the position of Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Newcastle; AND FURTHER THAT Council follow the procedure as outlined in the memorandum from D.N. Smith to myself dated May 5, 1983. "CARRIED AS AMENDED BY RECORDED VOTE LATER IN THE MEETING" Resolution #C-341-83 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the proposed advertisement be amended to delete the salary range and insert "commensurate with qualification" "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 12 - May 9, 1983 Resolution #C-342-83 . Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the advertisement be amended further to read, that this will be a two year contract position. "CARRIED" RECORDED VOTE Councillor Barr Yea Councillor Cowman Nay Councillor Hamre Yea Councillor Hobbs Yea Councillor Hubbard Nay Councillor Taylor Yea Mayor Rickard Yea Resolution #C-343-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT Item 4 be added to the recommendation: . 4. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. D.N. Smith be asked to participate in the interviewing and selection. "CARRIED" On being to a recorded vote, Resolution #C-340-83 was "CARRIED AS AMENDED". RECORDED VOTE Counci 11 or Barr Councillor Cowman Councillor Hamre Councillor Hobbs Councillor Hubbard Councillor Taylor Mayor Rickard Yea Absent Yea Yea Nay Yea Yea Resolution #C-344-83 Sale of Loti Solina Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Taylor . THAT the Offer of Purchase with respect to the sale of Part 1, Plan 10R-1522, received from ~lr. Eldon MacKay, R.R. #2, Blackstock, dated May 5th, 1983, be accepted; AND THAT Council approve passage of a By-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale on behalf of the Town of Newcastle, with respect Council Minutes - 13 - May 9, 1983 to the sale of Part 1, Plan lOR-1522, to Mr. Eldon MacKay, R.R. #2, Blackstock. . "CARRIED" Resolution #C-345-83 By-law 83-72 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 83-72, being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Eldon MacKay, and it now be read a first time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-346-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT the second reading of By-law 83-72 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-347-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Barr . THAT the third and final reading of By-law 83-72 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-348-83 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT the Director of Community Services be thanked for circulating the information regarding the Arena and Fitness Centre and it be referred to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-349-83 Moved by Councillor Barr, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 83-73 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle, at this meeting held on the 9th day of May, 1983, and the said by-law be now read a first time. . "CARRIED" 'Council ~1i nutes - 14 - May 9, 1983 Resolution #C-350-83 . Moved by Councillor Barr, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the second reading of By-law 83-73 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-351-83 Moved by Councillor Barr, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the third and final reading of By-law 83-73 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-352-83 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the meeting adjourn at 3:45 p.m. "CARRIED" . "CA'" / /' .:: _ . ..~ P;':-u_ Yc./"-d Mayor / ! !t~ Ik.. Cl erk . .