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September 26, 1983
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, September 26, 1983, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
The Mayor called the meeting to order and
led in prayer.
Present Were: Mayor G. B. Rickard
Councillor A. Cowman, until 10:50 p.m.
Councillor D. Hamre
Councillor I. Hobbs, until 10:45 p.m.
Councillor M. Hubbard, until 10:50 p.m.
Councillor R. B. Taylor
Councillor E. R. Woodyard
Also Present: Town Clerk, David W. Oakes
Deputy Clerk, G. Gray
Chief Administrative Officer, David Johnston
Director of Planning, T. T. Edwards
Director of Public Works, R. Dupuis
Deputy Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Treasurer, K. Campbell
Mayor Rickard introduced Mr. David Johnston, who was
attending his first meeting as Chief Administrative
Officer of the Town.
Resolution#C~682~83
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, September 12, 1983, at 9:30 a.m.,
in Court Room #2, be approved as read.
"CARRIED"
Res6luti6n.#C-683~83
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held
on Thursday, September 15, 1983, at 2:30 p.m., to view
the Pine Ridge School Property and 4:00 p.m., in the
Council Library, Town Hall, and September 19, 1983,
at 9:00 a.m., in Court Room #2, be approved as read.
"CARRIED"
Linda Barnard and Alan Dunlop of the Toronto Star Ltd.,
were present and took photographs of Members of Council
to update their files. They explained that they intended
to cover meetings on a semi-regular basis. Ms. Barnard
thanked Council for allowing them to do this.
Council Minutes
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September 26, 1983
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Objections to
By-law 83-131
Mayor Rickard called for persons to speak to
By-law 83-131, being a by-law to stop-up and close
and to authorize the sale of all that portion of the
original road allowance between Lots 26 & 27,
Concession 9, in the former Township of Clarke,
now in the Town of Newcastle.
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Mr. Ross Edmonstone First Vice-President of the Ontario
Federation of Snowmobile Club, representing 238 Clubs and
over~,OOO snowmobiling families, presented a brief in
opposition to the road closing. He stressed the safety
factor of using unopened road allowances and assured Council
that the Federation would co-operate to try to resolve
the problem.
Mr. Tom Hoar, Vice-President of the Long Sault Ridge
Runners Snowmobile Club Inc., also spoke i.n opposition
to the road closing. He stated that this allowance was a
vital link in a snowmobile trail maintained by the Central
Ontario Snowmobile Association. He felt that alternate
routes which had been suggested were not suitable.
The Ministry of Natural Resources had committed funding for
an underpass at 35/115 Highway to accommodate snowmobiles,
hikers, horse riders, etc., and he felt that closing the
road would jeopardize this project. He mentioned businesses
on the Highway such as Flower Pot Restaurant & Garage,
Noone's Motel and Restaurant, and the Oasis Gas Bar, which
feared a loss of business if the snowmobile trail was
closed.
Mr. Irwin Hamilton, Solicitor, for the Long Sault Ridge
Runners Snowmobile Club rnc., made 6 points in opposition
to the Road Closing:
1. Road is used by 12,000 snowmobiles and it seems unusual
to close a road which is used by so many members of the
public;
2. Council has guaranteed the Ministry of Transportation
and Communications and the Ministry of Natural Resources
access to an underpass on 35/115. How can they
guarantee this if the road allowance is closed.
Alternate routes would restrict the age of snowmobile
drivers as drivers under 16 years of age are not
allowed on travelled roads.
3. Snowmobiles on groomed trails cannot travel at as
high rate of speed as on ploughed roads. Equipment
used for grooming trails is not allowed on ploughed
roads.
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4. The Mi ni stry of Natural Resources who have committed fundi ng
for the underpass would have to revi~w the funding if
road closed.
Counc il Mi nutes
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September 26, 1983
5.
The adverse effect on tourism in the area and dollars
for businesses in the area. The members of the Club
buy their machines, have them serviced and insured
in the area.
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Objections to
By-law 83-131
6. He felt that normal procedures in advertising the road
closure had not been followed. He asked Council to
defeat the by-law, or table it until the safety aspect
and funding of the underpass had been determined.
Mr. Aldin Hoar opposed the road closing and explained that
the grooming equipment was about 4' wide and 10 to 12' long
and was pulled by a double track snowmobile.
Mr. Robert Allin objected to the road closing. He is a
land owner on the west and south side of section of road
to be closed. He has had no problem with snowmobilers
on his property and no fences cut. He stated that
the proposed alternative route was ploughed and sanded
and cannot be used as a snowmobile route. The allowance
in question is a public road, used by the public.
Mrs. Cindy Broome, who lives on Highway 115, objects to the
road closure, and fears loss of the underpass if road closed.
This underpass is to be her link with her neighbours on the
other side of 35/115 Highway.
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Mr. Harold Ransberry objects to the road closing. He said
that snowmobiling had opened up the northern area of Clarke
Township to winter recreation. The use of private property
is not the answer, and road allowances are important.
The Members of the Cl ub have travelled on his property wi th
an agreement for 10 or more years, and he has had no
problems. Closing the road allowance is a big mistake.
More and more people taking part in winter recreation.
There is no cost to the Town for maintenance of these
road allowances.
Donald J. Ransberry, a resident property owner, Lot 24,
Concession 8, Clarke, has li.ved on the skidoo trail for
6 years, machines pass within 100' of his house causing
no problems. He is opposed to closing the road allowance.
It would only benefit abutting land owners - as opposed
to thousands using the road allowance.
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He had been opposed to the widening and barrier in the
centre of 35/115 and the underpass was to be his link to
his neighbours. Closing the road allowance would jeopardize
the underpass. The same owner who is askin9 for the road
closure owns land abutting Lots 24 & 25 and there could be
the same problem with an alternate route. Council would
create a large tract of land with no access.
Council Minutes
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September 26, 1983
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Objections to
By-l aw 83-131
Mr. Clair Chapman, property owner of Lot 27,
Concession 9. He has had problems with snowmobilers,
damaged Xmas trees, and had his fence cut by riders who
may not be members of the snowmobile club. He plans to
reforest some of his property and is in agreement with
having the road allowance closed.
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Mrs. Ruth Beaucage was represented by Mr. Michael Meighen.
His client is not suggesting that access to the proposed
underpass be denied. Council should weigh both sides of
the question and make the best decision. He presented
letters from Mr. & Mrs. John Buggeli and Mr. & Mrs.
J. Kennedy supporting the road closing. He said the
Beaucage horse shows bring in tourist dollars. Council
should balance the interest of the snowmobilers, many of
whom are not residents of the Town, a9ainst the interest
of large land owners. He suggested an alternate trail,
continuing between Lots 28 & 29, turning east on the 9th
Concession. This might cause some difficulty for
snowmobilers. He felt that changing the stop at the
10th Concession to a 3-way or 4-way stop could eliminate
the safety hazard. There are solutions to the problem
if both sides co-operate.
Mr. Lorne Crago, of the Long Sault Ridge Runners
Snowmobile Club, and a trail foreman in CORSA, said
that the Club tried to eliminate problems and police
the trail. He felt part of the road allowance is not
suitable for summer use because of springs under the
road. He spoke of problems with the proposed alternate
route. He said that all snowmobilers are registered
and if seen doing damage, should be reported. He objected
to the road closing and asked Council to make a good
decision on this and future road closings.
Mr. Roy Forrester stated that the Town provides recreation for
hockey, baseball, and other players. He feels there is no
great cost to the municipality to allow use of road
allowances for recreational vehicles. Population is aging
and wish to take part in leisure pursuits such as cross-
country skiiing, hiking, bird watchin9, etc.
Resolution #C-684-83
Recess
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT there be a 10 minute recess.
"CARRIED"
Resolution#C-685-83
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Communica t ions
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
THAT the communications to be received for information
be approved, except for I - 1, I - 2, I - 3, I - 4,
I - 5, and I - 8.
"CARRIED"
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Council Minutes
Communications
I-I Alfomso Iezzi,
Jade Garden, re
By- 1 aw 83-131
Road Cl os i ng
I - 2 John Black,
Centra 1 Ontario
Regional Snowmobile
Assoc. re By-law
83-131 Road
Closing
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September 26, 1983
I - 4 Association of Municipalities of Ontario re
Annual Meeting and Conference of the County and
Regional Section;
I - 6 Ontario Waste Management Corporation re
Public Meetings;
I - 7 Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority re
Minutes of Meetings of September 7, September 8, 1983;
I - 9 ~1ini5try of Tourism a.nd Recreation re Hampton
Community Hall Renovations;
I - 10 Clarke Museum & Archives re Minutes of a meeting
of August 30, 1983.
Resolution #C-686-83
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
THAT I-I be received for information.
"CARRI ED AS AMENDED"
Resolution#C-687-83
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman
THAT the previous resolution be amended and referred
to the By-law later in the Agenda.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-688-83
Moved by Counc ill or Hamre, seconded by Counci llor Cowman
THAT I - 2, be received for information and
referred to the By-law later in the Agenda.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-689-83
I - 3 Ministry of Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
Tourism and Recreation
re Wintario Assistance THAT I - 3, be received for information.
Haydon)
I - 5 Re/Max Corner-
stone Realty Ltd., re
Community Involvement
Committee and the
Bowmanville B.I.A.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-690-83
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
THAT I - 5, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes
~ I - 8 Northumberland
& Newcastle Board of
Education re Township
of Hope Resolution
D - 1
Durham Central
Agricultural Society
~ D - 2
Block Parents Inc. re
Block Parent Week
D - 3
Clarke Museum
Archives re Orono
Fi re Ha 11 Items
D - 4
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Newcastle Village &
District Historical
Society re Bicentennial
Workshop
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September 26, 1983
Resolution #C-691-83
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
THAT I - 8, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-692-83
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the letter from Arline Ayre, Secretary-Treasurer,
Durham Central Agricultural Society, dated September
6th 1983, requesting that Council enact a By-law
authorizing the holding of a Race Meet on Sunday,
September 9th 1984, be received;
AND THAT the request be approved and By-law 83-128
on Council's Agenda authorizing the event be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the Durham Central Agricultural Society
be advised of Council's approval and provided with a
certifi.ed copy of the sa.id by-law.
"CARRIED"
Resolution#C-693-83
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the letter from Anna Blake, Chairman, Block Parents
Inc., dated September 8th 1983, requesting that "Block
Parent Week" be proclaimed in the Town of Newcastle, be
rece i ved;
AND THAT the request that the week of October 17 - 23, 1983,
be proclaimed Block Parent Week in the Town of Newcastle be
approved and advertised in accordance with Town Pol icy.
"CARRIED"
Resoluti6n#C-694-83
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the matter be referred to the Fire Chief for investigation
and a report to the General Purpose & Administration Committee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution#C~695-83
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to
the meeting to be held on Wednesday, relative to
Ontario's Bicentennial.
"CARRIED"
Council Mi nutes
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D - 5
M.T.C. re Educational
Programs
D - 6
United Way of Oshawa-
Whitby-Newcastle
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D - 7
Durham Reg i on
Federation of
Agri cul ture re
Agri -Food Week
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Reports
#1
G.P.A. Report of
September 19, 1983
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September 26, 1983
Resolution #C-696~83
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the correspondence from the Honourable James Snow,
Minister of Transportation and Communications, dated
September 13, 1983, be received and forwarded to the
Director of Public Works for review and a report to the
General Purpose and Administration Committee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-697-83
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT the correspondence from Robert M. MacFarlane,
Executive Director, United Way of Oshawa-Whitby-Newcastle,
dated September 15, 1983, requesting permission to fly the
"United Way Flag", in the community during the month of
October 1983, be received;
AND THAT permission be granted to the "United Way" to fly
their flag in the Town of Newcastle for the month of
October 1983.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED"
Resolution #C-698-83
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the previous resolution be amended, and a flag-raising
ceremony, complete with photographers, be arranged for the
initial raising.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-699-83
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT the correspondence from the Durham Region Federation
of Agriculture be received and Council concur with the
request to approve the preparation and advertising of a
proclamation to proclaim October 3 - 10th 1983, as Agri-
Food Week in the Town of Newcastle.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-700-83
Moved by Councillor Hubbard,seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee
Chairman's Report of September 19, 1983, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Council Mi nutes
Reports
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September 26, 1983
Resolution #C~701-83
. #2 - Proposed Moved by Counci" or Hubbard, seconded by Counei 11 or Woodyard
Subdivision Agreement
Cean Investments (Oshawa)THAT the recommendations in Report PD-140-83 be approved; and
Limited
#3 Lighting
Standards and
Luminaires, Newcastle
Village - Downtown
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1. That Report PD-140-83 be received; and
2. That the attached Subdivision Agreement between
The Corporation of the Town of Newcastle and
Cean Investments (Oshawa) Limited be approved
for execution; and
3. That the attached by-law authori~ing execution
of an agreement between Cean Investments
(Oshawa) Limited and the Corporation of the
Town of Newcastle be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-702-83
Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the recommendations in Report TR-83-68 be approved; and
1. That this report be received; and
2. That Lighting Associates Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, with a
total bid in the amount of $19,650.00 be awarded the
contract to supply "lighting standards and luminaires"
as required by the Newcastle Business Improvement Area; and
3. That the funds be expended from the B.I.A. Loan Main
Street Revitalization, Number 7711-520-X-6.
"CARRIED"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nay
Councillor Hobbs
Councillor Cowman
Councillor Hamre
Councillor Hubbard
Councillor Taylor
Councillor Woodyard
Mayor Ri ckard
Resolution #C-703-83
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Cowman
THAT the matter be tabled for a further report from
the Chief Administrative Officer at a subsequent Council
Meeting.
"LOST"
Council Mi nutes
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#4 Depos i t
Investment Account
#5 Report of 'Ad Hoc'
Committee established
to oversee the renova-
tions to the Bowmanville
Library Heating System
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By-law 83-131
Road Closing
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September 26, 1983
Resolution #C~704-83
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
THAT the recommendations in Report TR-83-69, be approved; and
1. That this report be received; and
2. That the attached .by-laws to execute two agreements
with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce to establish two
Deposit Investment Accounts be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution#C-705-83
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the recommendations in the Report of the Ad Hoc
Committee established to oversee the renovations to the
Bowmanville Library Heating System, be endorsed, and the
Terms of Reference for the Committee be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-706-83
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the delegation from the Toronto Star be acknowledged.
"CARRIED"
ReSolution #C-707-83
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
THAT the de le9ations re By-l aw 83-131, Road Cl os ing,
Lots 26 & 27, Concession 9, Clarke, be acknowledged, and
the matter be referred back to the Chief Administrative
Officer and staff for review, and report back to the
General Purpose and Administration Committee in
approximately one month, and further the By-law be
tabled until that time.
"CARRIED"
Recorded. Vote
Yea
Nay
Councillor Cowman
Councillor Hamre
Councillor Hobbs
Councillor Hubbard
Councillor Taylor
Councillor Woodyard
Mayor Rickard
Council Minutes
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September 26, 1983
By-laws
. First Reading
Resolution #C-708-83
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws,
and that the said by-law be now read a first time:
83-125 being a by-law to amend Restricted Area By-law
1587, as amended, of the former Town of Bowmanville,
now in the Town of Newcastle (Edvan);
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83-126 being a by-law to amend Restricted Area Zoning By-law
Number 1587, as amended, of the former Town of
Bowmanville, now in the Town of Newcastle (Connell);
83-127 being a by-law to declare certain lands to be a
public highway (Jones Avenue and Rose Street,
(Newtonvi lle);
83-128 being a by-law to permit the Durham Central
Agricultural Fair at Orono to be open on Sunday,
September 9, 1984;
83-129 being a by-law to declare certain lands to be part
of a public highway (Davis Court);
83-130 being a by-law to declare certain lands to be
part of a public highway (Lakeshore Road);
83-132 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of a
Subdivision Agreement with the Corporation of the
Town of Newcastle and Cean Investments (Oshawa)
Limited;
83-133 bei ng a by-l aw to authori ze the execution of an
Agreement with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce;
83-134 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an
Agreement with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
"CARRIED"
Resolution#C-709-83
Second Reading
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the second reading of the following by-laws be
approved: 83-125; 83-126; 83-127; 83-128; 83-129;
83-130; 83-132; 83-133; 83-134.
"CARRIED"
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Council Mi nutes
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By-laws
Thi rd Reading
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Mayor's Report re
Baseline Community
Centre - Appraisal
Report - Part lot
18, Cone. 1,
Darlington
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September 26, 1983
Resolution #C-710-83
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the third and final reading of the following
by-laws be approved: 83-125; 83-126; 83-127; 83-128;
88-129; 83-130; 83-132; 83-133; 83-134.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-711-83
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT Council convenein the Committee of the Whole.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-712-83
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT the meeting be "In Camera."
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-713-83
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT Committee convene in Court Room #2.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-714~83
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the recommendations in Mayor's Report re Baseline
Community Centre be endorsed; and
1. That this report be received "In Camera"; and
2. That Council authorize staff, in conjunction with members
of the Baseline Community Centre Board, to proceed to
acquire the lands in Part of lot 18, Concession 1, of
the former Township of Darl ington, as outlined in
Administrator's Report ADMIN 46-83.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED"
Resolution#C-715-83
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer consult with the Community
Services Department with a view to including in the offer enough
land to accommodate twin soccer pitches.
"CARRIED"
Council Mi nutes
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Confirming By-laws
Fi rst Readi ng
Second Reading
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September 26, 1983
ResOlution #C-716-83
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT the meeting be open.
"CARRIED"
ResolutiOn#C-717-83
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT the Committee rise.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-718-83
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT Coundl approve of the actions taken "In Camera".
"CARRIED"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nay
Absent
Councillor Hamre
Councillor Taylor
Councillor Woodyard
Mayor Rickard
Councillor Cowman
Councillor Hobbs
Councillor Hubbard
ResOlution #C-719-83
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 83-135,
being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of
the Town of Newcastle at this meeting held on the 15th and
19th day of September 1983, and that the said by-law be now
read a first time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-720-83
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT the second reading of By-law 83-135, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Councillor Hamre
Councillor Taylor
Councillor Woodyard
Mayor Ri cka rd
Absent
Councillor Cowman
Councillor Hobbs
Councillor Hubbard
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Counc il Mi nutes
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September 26, 1983
Reso 1 ut i on #C-721-83
Thi rd Reading
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 83-135 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-722~83
First Reading
Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 83-136,
being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council
of the Town of Newcastle at this meeting held on the
26th day of September 1983, and that the said By-law
be now read a first time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-723-83
Second Read i ng
Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the second reading of By-l aw 83-136 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Absent
Councillor Hamre
Councillor Taylor
Councillor Woodyard
Mayor Ri ckard
Councillor Cowman
Councillor Hobbs
Councillor Hubbard
Resolution #C-724-83
Third Reading
Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 83-136 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Adjournment
Resolution #C-725-83
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:00 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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