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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/11/1983 . Council Minutes Ro 11 Ca 11 . Mi nutes . Delegations Tom Hoar, Vice- President, Long Sault Ridgerunners Snowmobile CLub '~ TOW N 0 F NEW CAS T L E July 11, 1983 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, July 11th 1983, at 9:30 a.m., in Court Room #2. Mayor Rickard called the meeting to order and led those present in prayer. Present Were: Mayor G. B. Rickard Councillor Ann Cowman Councillor Diane Hamre Councillor Ivan M. Hobbs Councillor Marie Hubbard Councillor R. Bruce Taylor Town Clerk, David W. Oakes Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, D. N. Smith Treasurer, K. Campbell Director of Public Works, R. Dupuis Director of Community Services, T. A. Fanning Director of Planning, T. T. Edwards Resolution #C-521-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the minutes of a re9ular meeting of Council held on Monday, June 27th 1983, at 7:00 p.m., be approved as read. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-522-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on Monday, June 27th 1983, at 4:30 p.m., be approved as read. "CARRIED" Mr. Tom Hoar, Vice-President, Long Sault Ridgerunners Snowmobile Club Inc., P;O. Box 128, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K9, addressed Council with respect to the proposed stopping-up, closing and conveying of the unopened road allowance between Lots 26 & 27, Cone. 9, former Clarke. He indicated, that the Club had a membership of 700 and was affiliated with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, and that the Ridgerunners were opposed to the closing of the road and had been ever since it had been proposed several years ago. Council Minutes - 2 - July 11, 1983 . Mr. Hoar stated, that the road allowance provided the safest route in the area and in addition to the safety aspect, the road provided a route for organized snowmobiling: was an established part of their maintained trail system, and was part of their contribution to promoting tourism in the Town. Further, in response to the allegation that the club damaged private property,he suggested, that no one had been able to identify damages attributable to members of the Club in over ten years of operation. He requested that Council take time and study all of the facts, reconsider their position and not close this road allowance. Resolution #C-523-83 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT Mrs. Marilyn Ransberry, Mr. Jack Hale, and Mrs. Ruth Beaucage were in attendance, and were requesting Council's permission to appear as delegations on various matters, and that they be permitted to address Council. "CARRI ED" Mr. Jack Hale, Ontario Hydro Mrs. Marilyn Ransberry, R. R. #2, Orono, addressed Council with respect to the decision to close the unopened road allowance and stated, that she and other members of her family who owned property in the area, were opposed to the closing of the road. She indicated that as development occurred, there would be a need for a road through the area location. Further, if the road allowance were disposed of, a single owner would benefit, the public would lose any future use opportunity, both as the location of a future public highway and its present recreational value. Finally, disposing of the roadway would force users onto a dangerous alternate route over travelled highways. Mr. Jack Hale, Ontario Hydro, addressed Council with respect to Hydro's application for an Official Plan Amendment, that would permit the development of a 2.5 acre parcel on Hydro Lands, as a construction waste disposal site. . Mrs. Mari lyn Ransberry He stated, that the only materials that would be disposed of were products generated during the construction process and, when construction ended, the site would be developed as part of a 200 acre park. Included in the area for park development were the rehabilitation of the Burke Cemetery, and the construction of soccer fields and tennis courts. Overall, the lands were going to be contoured and would have trails for hikers and skiers. . In conclusion, Mr. Hale indicated, that the creation of the park would benefit the Town and its residents. Council ~1inutes . Mrs. Ruth Beaucage Communications . I - 2, Mr. Sam Cureatz, M.P.P., Durham East, re "The Glen" Bowmanville United Youth Soccer Club . - 1 - July 11, 1983 Mrs. Beaucage stated, that she was still in support of the position taken at the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting on July 4th 1983, which was to close the road allowance and sell it to her. She advised, that her lands were being developed for use by horsemen and that a great number of events held there each year attracted people to the Town. Further, while she had no wish to hinder the snowmobilers in their recreational pursuits, they had over the years, caused damage to her property and the facilities constructed on it. Finally, she asked that Council conclude a transaction started about eleven years earlier and sell her the unopened road allowance. Resolution #C-524-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, except for I - 2. "CARRIED" I-I Town of Newcastle Museum Board re Minutes of a Meeting held on May 25, 1983; I - 3 Village of Orono Central Business Improvement Area re Minutes of a Meeting held on June 7, 1983; I - 4 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority re Minutes of a meeting of June 21, 1983; I - 5 Regional Municipality of Durham re By-laws pursuant to the Retail Business Holidays Act; I - 6 Regional Municipality of Durham re Construction of a Sidewalk along Regional Road #55, Townline Road North, from the Kingsway Village Shopping Mall to Adelaide Avenue East. Resolution #C-525-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the correspondence from Mr. Sam Cureatz, M.P.P., re "The Glen", be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-526-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the correspondence from Mr. M. G. Woodcock, President, Bowmanville Youth Soccer Club, dated June 30th 1983, with respect to Soccer Club activities in the Municipality be received; Council Mi nutes . Bowmanville United Youth Soccer Club Town-Owned Parking Lot Newcastle Vi 11 age . Road Conditions on Mi 11 Lane Road, Bowmanvi lle Board of Education Tax Collection Methods . - 4 - July 11, 1983 AND THAT the correspondence be referred to the Master Plan Committee for their information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #Cc527-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the previous resolution be amended and that the Soccer Club be advised of the date of any meetings of the Committee, or Council, at which the Master Plan is to be discussed, in order that they may make arrangements to attend. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-528-83 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lover, dated June 30th 1983, respecting the fencing and maintenance of the Town-owned Parking Lot in Newcastle Village be received; AND THAT the correspondence be referred to the Public Works Department for review of the request and the possible costs; AND FURTHER THAT the Public Works Department prepare a report for the General Purpose and Administration Committee on the matter. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-529-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the correspondence from Luise Lens, dated June 22nd 1983, be received; AND THAT the correspondence be referred to the Public Works Department for consideration. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-530c83 THAT the correspondence from S. W. Zeran, A.M.C.T., C.M.C., C.A.O., Township of Hamilton, dated July 4th 1983, respecting the holding of a meeting to discuss the Board of Education's Tax Collection methods on July 27th 1983, be received; AND THAT Council give consideration to having a member of Council attend the subject meeting on behalf of the Town of Newcastle. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 5 - July 11, 1983 Resolution #C-531-83 . Board of Educati on Tax Moved by Counei 11 or Taylor, seconded by Council 1 or Hamre Collection Methods THAT Councillor Taylor or his designate attend the meeting referred to in Resolution #C-530-83, and report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #t-532-83 Community Celebration Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Taylor Grants - Bicentennial THAT the correspondence from the Provincial Secretary for Social Development, dated June 17th 1983, be referred to staff and a committee consisting of Mayor Rickard and Councillor Cowman for a review of the grants available through Community Celebration Grants associated with Ontario's Bicentennial Celebrations; AND THAT the Committee report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on the possible use of these grant monies in the promotion of the Town. "CARRIED" . Resolution #C-533-83 County of NorthumberlandMoved by Councillor Taylor, re funding of Education seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the resolution detailed in the correspondence from P. F. Hay, Deputy-Clerk-Treasurer, County of Northumberland, dated June 17th 1983, with respect to the petitioning of the Provincial Government to assume all responsibility for the funding of education be endorsed; AND FURTHER THAT copies of the Town of Newcastle's resolution endorsing the resolution of the County of Northumberland be forwarded to the Minister of Education; AND THAT the County of Northumberland be advised of this decision. "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-534-83 Recess Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT there be a 10 minute recess. "CARRIED" . Reports Audit Committee Resolution #C~535-83 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the Audit Committee Chairman's Report of June 29, 1983, be approved. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 6 - July 11, 1983 Reports Resolution #C-536-83 . G.P. & A. Report Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Chairman's Report of July 4th 1983, be approved, except for Items 1, 12, 13, and 16. "CARRIED" His Worship Mayor Rickard declared a Conflict of Interest with respect to Items 1 and 12 of the Report, and did not participate in the discussion or voting. Councillor Ivan Hobbs took the Chair. Item 1. 'Resolution #C-537-83 Closure Lots 34 Clarke Lots 2 & 3, Darlington & Conveyance Moved by Councillor Hobbs, & 35, Conc.B.F., THAT the Clerk Conc. B.F., of the request municipal road seconded by Councillor Cowman advise the appropriate authority (Parks Canada) to close and convey portions of two unopened allowance with frontage onto lake Ontario; . Upon receiving the approval of the ruling authority, a by-law be passed authorizing the closure and sale of the lands described as Parts 21 & 25, Plan 10R-1330; The value of each parcel of land be established separately and the parcels be appraised by the Durham Region's appraisers on the basis of the highest and best use; AND THAT Ridge Pine Park Inc., developers of Wilmot Creek Mobile Home Park be advised of the actions taken in this matter which are in accordance with the Agreement dated November 2, 1980. "CARRIED" Item 12. Resolution #C-538-83 Ridge Pine Park Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Cowman . THAT the Agreement between Ridge Pine Park Inc., and the Town of Newcastle in respect of the construction of a sales office and model homes be amended as follows: i) That the fourth paragraph of the recital reading: "And Whereas the Developer desires to set up a temporary sales office and 3 model mobile homes for the purposes of "pre-selling" the aforementioned development, (hereinafter called the "Works"); be revised as follows: "And Whereas the Developer desires to set up a temporary sales office and 4 model mobile homes for the purposes of "pre-se 11 i ng" the aforementi oned development, (herei nafter called the "works"); Council Minutes . Item 13. Closure & Conveyance Lots 26 & 27, Cone. 9, Clarke - Beaucage . . Item 16. Deputy Fire Chief - 7 - July 11, 1983 iil THAT Schedule "B" to the Agreement be replaced with the attached Schedule "B." "CARRIED" Resolution #C-539-83 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the Ministry of Transportation & Communications be advised that the Council of the Town of Newcastle endorses the construction of a recreational underpass at Enterprise Hill on Highway 35/115; AND THAT the Town of Newcastle will guarantee access to the proposed underpass on the west side of the highway; AND FURTHER THAT staff proceed to take all of the steps necessary to stop-up, close and convey the unopened road allowance between Lots 26 & 27, Cone. 9, Clarke, in accordance with the Town's established policy forthwith. "CARRIED" Recorded Vote Nay Yea Councillor Cowman Councillor Hubbard Councillor Taylor Mayor Rickard Councillor Hamre Councillor Hobbs Resolution #C-540-83 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the last paragraph in Item 13. of the General Purpose & Administration Committee Report which reads as follows be de 1 eted : "That Staff proceed to take all of the steps necessary to stop-up, close and convey the unopened road allowance between Lots 26 & 27, Cone. 9, Clarke, in accordance with the Town's established policy forthwith." "LOST" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor Hubbard Councillor Taylor Mayor Rickard Councillor Cowman Councillor Hamre Councillor Hobbs Resolution #C-541-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT Item 16, which deals with the Administrator's Confidential Report Admin 42-83, be amended to correspond with the actions taken and reported in the General Purpose & Administration Council Mi nutes . Recess . Establishment of a Community Recreation Centre at Burketon Station . - 8 - July 11, 1983 Committee Minutes of July 4th 1983; AND THAT in addition t the report being endorsed, the report be approved as amended and read as follows: THAT Report Admin 42-83 be received; AND THAT Report Admin 42-83 be endorsed; THAT Recommendation 6. be deleted in its entirety; THAT Recommendation 7. be amended as follows: - That the words "April 2, 1984" be deleted; - That the words "December 31, 1983 be substituted therefore; - That the word "Acting" be deleted wherever it appears in the recommendations; - That the Chief Administrative Officer and the Fire Chief draw up the Terms of Reference for the position of Deputy Fire Chief for consideration of the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-542-83 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the meeting recess for 1 unch until 1 :30 p.m. "CARRI ED" The meeting reconvened at 1:32 p.m. Resolution#C~543-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the recommendations in Report CD-44-83 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That the attached by-law establishing a Community Recreation Centre at Burketon Station and providing for the establishment of a Community Recreation Centre Board be approved; and 3. That the following persons be appointed by Council to the Community Recreation Centre Board until December 31, 1983: Stewart Watt, Rick Begg, Eric Ward, Grant Micklewright, May Strong, and that they be advised of Council's decision; and 4. That two members of Council be appointed to the Board; and 5. That the members of the Burketon Community Recreation Centre Board be provided with insurance coverage; and Counc il Mi nutes - 9 - July 11, 1983 . 6. That a copy of the by-law be forwarded to the Minister of Culture and Recreation, pursuant to Section 2(1) of the Community Recreation Centre's Act, R.S.O. 1980; and 7. That the Treasurer investigate the possibility of a Capital Community Centres Grant under Section 2(ii) of the Ontario Regulations, Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1980 (Regulation 117 under the Community Recreation Centres Act). "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #C-544-83 Moved 'by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT recommendation 7. be amended by the addition of the words "for the park, or improvements to it" to the end of the recommendation. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-545-83 THAT Report CD-44-83 be further amended by the deletion of the word "Station" wherever it appears in the recommendations and the by-law. "CARRIED" . Resolution#C~546-83 Newcastle lakers Baseba 11 Team Moved by Counci 11 or Hamre, seconded by Counci11 or Taylor THAT the recommendations in Report CD-45-83 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That the applicationby the Newcastle lakers Baseball Team to operate a "beer garden" in Newcastle Park during the period September 3rd to 5th 1983, inclusive, be approved; and 3. That this approval be conditional upon the Newcastle lakers Baseball Team fulfilling the following conditions: (a) Provide the Town with a pol icy of insurance in the amount of One Million Dollars in a form satisfactory to the Town, covering the period of the event; (b) Provide the Town with a performance bond in the amount of $1,000.00 in a form satisfactory to the Clerk; (c) Instal fi re exti ngui shers in the Cl ub House for the duration of the event; . (d) Provide sanitary facilities on site in accordance with Regional Health and the liquor licensing Board requirements; Council Mi nutes Newcastle Lakers Baseball Team . Hydro Liaison Report Unfinished Business Ontari 0 Hydro - Temporary Waste Disposal Site . . - 10 - July 11, 1983 (e) Erect two lines of snow fence around the "Beer Garden" area and to provide the necessary security personnel to maintain the integrity of the beer garden area. 4. Upon compliance with the conditions contained in 3 above, that Council authorize the Clerk to issue a letter to the Club approving the holding of the event and sanctioning the issuing of a special occasion licence for the event by the L.C.B.O. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-547-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the Hydro Liaison Committee Chairman's Reprt of July 7th, 1983, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-548-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT Report PD-100-83 referred to Council by the Hydro Liaison Committee, be endorsed; and 1. That Report PD-100-83 be received; and 2. That the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of Newcastle has no objection to Application 83-13/0 submitted by Ontario Hydro to amend the Durham Region Official Plan to redesignate a 1 hectare parcel in Part Lot 24, Broken Front Concession, Darlington (Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Site) to indicate a waste disposal facility; and 3. That a copy of Staff Report PD-100-83 and Council's Resolution be forwarded to the Region of Ourham and the applicant. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #C-549-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the words "temporary construction" (waste disposal facility), "for the duration of the construction period of the facility" be added to Recommendation Number 2. "CARRIED" Recommendation No.2. to Report PD-100-83 as amended, now reads as follows: 2. That the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of Newcastle has no objection to application 83-13/0 submitted by Ontario Hydro to amend the Durham Region Official Plan to redesignate a 1 hectare parcel in Part Lot 24, B.F.C., Darlington (Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Site) to indicate a temporary construction waste disposal facility for the duration of the construction period of the facility. Council Mi nutes - 11 - July 11, 1983 Resolution #C-550-83 . Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the Delegations be acknowledged, and that Mr. Tom Hoar, Mrs. Marilyn Ransberry and Mrs. Ruth Beaucage be advised of the date that the By-law to stop-up, close and convey the unopened road allowance between Lots 26 & 27, Cone. 9, Clarke, will be on Council's agenda for consideration. "CARRIED" .Resolution #C-551-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT Mr. Jack Hale's submission on behalf of Ontario Hydro, with respect to Report PD-I00-83, be acknowledged; AND THAT he be advised of Council's action with respect to the report. "CARRIED" By-laws Resolution #C-552-83 . Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a first time: 83-103 being a by-law to amend Restricted Area By-law 1592, as amended, of the former Township of Clarke, now in the Town of Newcastl e (El va Reid); . 83-104 being a by-law to amend Restricted Area By-law 1592, as amended, of the former Township of Clarke, now in the Town of Newcastle (Turansky); 83-105 being a by-law to establish a Community Recreation Centre at Burketon Station in the former Township of Darlington, now in the Town of Newcastle, and to provide for the establishment of a Community Centre Board. "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-553-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the second reading of the following by-laws be approved: 83-103; 83-104; 83-105. . "CARRIED" Council ~li nutes - 12 - July 11, 1983 By-laws Resolution #C~554~83 . Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the. third and final reading of the following by-laws be approved: 83-103; 83-104; 83-105. "CARRIED" Other Business Resolution #C-555-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre WHEREAS on June 13, 1983, Council resolution #C-440-83 declared the seat of the Local Councillor, Ward 3, Town of Newcastle to be vacant; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Clerk be directed to prepare an appropriate by-law as soon as possible, for the purpose of calling an election to fill the Council Seat already declared vacant. "LOST" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor Cowman Councillor Hobbs Councillor Hubbard . Councillor Hamre Councillor Taylor Mayor Rickard Resolution #C-556-83 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT Council 90 into Committee of the Whole. "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-557-83 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the meeting be "In Camera." "CARRIED" Property Matter The Chief Administrati.ve Officer, D. N. Smith, reported verbally to Council on an Offer of Purchase received from Kraco Carpentry Services Ltd., with respect to a town- owned lot on Caroline Street, Newcastle Village. Following a discussion of the Offer by members of Council, the following resolution was considered: . . . . Council Minutes Town-owned Lot Newcastle Village Retirement - H. DeWith - 13 - July 11, 1983 Resolution #C-558-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the Offer of Purchase submitted by Kraco Carpentry Services Ltd., in the amount of $18,OOODO not be accepted; AND THAT the Offer be signed back at $20,500 with the same closing date, February 29th 1984, and that Kraco Carpentry Services Ltd., be given 48 hours in which to accept the Offer. "LOST" Resolution #C~559-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the Offer of Purchase received from Kraco Carpentry Services Ltd., with respect to a Town-owned Lot on Caroline Street, Newcastle Village, in the amount of $18,000.00 not be accepted; AND THAT the Offer be signed back at $21,500.00; AND THAT the closing date be September 15th 1983; AND FURTHER THAT Kraco Carpentry Services Ltd., be given 48 hours in which to accept the Offer. "CARRIED" The Treasurer advised Council verbally, that Mr. Henry DeWith would be retiring this year. Resolution #C-560-83 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the Treasurer arrange for a retirement dinner for Mr. Henry DeWith and that an appropriate gift be presented to Mr. DeWith on his retirement. "CARRIED" ReSolution #C-561-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the meeting rise from "In Camera." "CARRIED Resolution #C-562-83 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the Committee Rise. "CARRIED" . . . Counc il Mi nu tes Cowan Insurance Confirming By-law - 14 - July 11, 1983 Resolution #C-563c83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the actions taken "In Camera" be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-564-83 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the meeting with Cowan Insurance Ltd., with respect to the Town's insurance be rescheduled by the Mayor to a later date. "LOST" Resolution#C-565-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 83-106, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle, at this meeting held on the 11th day of July 1983, and that the said by-law be now read a first time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-566 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the second reading of By-law 83-106 be approved. "CARRIED" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor Cowman Councillor Hobbs Councillor Hubbard Councillor Taylor Mayor Rickard ResOlution #cc567-83 Moved by Counci llor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hobbs Councillor Hamre THAT the third and final reading of By-law 83-106 be approved. "CARRIED" Counc il Mi nutes - 15 - July 11, 1983 Resolution.#C~568-83 . Adjournment Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:45 p.m. "CARRIED" .~~~~~/ / Mayor J{" ..jOC~ Clerk . .