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TDWN DF NEWCASTLE
January 14, 1985
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of
Council, held on Monday, January
14, 1985, at 9:30 a.m., in Court
Room 1/2.
The Mayor called the Meeting to order
and led in prayer.
Present Were: Mayor G. B. Rickard
Councillor A. Cowman
Councillor D. Hamre
Councillor I.M. Hobbs
Councillor M. Hubbard
Councillor R.B. Taylor
Councillor E.R. Woodyard
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer D. Johnston
Town Clerk. D.W. Oakes
Treasurer, K. Campbell
Director of Public Works, R. Dupuis
Director of Planning, T.T. Edwards
Director of Community Services, T.A. Fanning
Resolution #C -1-85
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council, held
on Monday, December 10, 1984, be approved as read.
"CARR I ED"
Resolution #C-2-85
Moved by Counci llor Hobbs, seconded by Counci llor Hubbard
THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council, held
on Monday, December 17, 1984, be approved as read.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-3-85
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the communications to be received for information
be approved, except for I - 1 and I - 6.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes
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Communications
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January 14, 1985
I - 2 MI!!riJistty of Transportation and Communications
Re Reduction in Amounts of Salt Used on Highway
#2, Newtonville Area, Town of Newcastle;
I - 3 Clarke Museum & Archives Re Minutes of a
Meeting held on December 10, 1984;
I - 4 Ontario Good Roads Association Annual Convention
Royal York Hotel, Toronto, February 24th to
27th, 1985;
I - 5 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Re
Minutes of a Meeting of December 18th 1984;
I - 7 Ministry of the Environment, 32nd Ontario Industrial
Waste Conference, Prince Hotel, Toronto, June 16th
to 19th, 1985;
I - 8 The heritage Canada Foundation Re Main Street Canada;
I - 9 Beatrice Campbell Re Citizen of the Year Awards;
I - 10Sam L. Cureatz, M.P.P., Durham East, Re Newtonville
Area Water Supply System and Information Re Ontario's
Revised Assistance Program to Municipal Water and
Sewage Programs and a New Rural Water Program;
I - 11Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority re Minutes of
Meetings of November 21 and December 6, 1984;
I - 12Ministry of Natural Resources re Applying to Change
the Level of Flood Protection Within a Watershed.
Council Minutes
Conmunications
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January 14, 1985
Resolution #C-4-85
Family & Children's Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Services of the Durham
Region Re Children'sTHAT 1-1 be received for information.
Aid Week
"CARRIED"
1-6 Resolution #C-5-85
Personnel Matters Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Town of Newcastle
D - 1
THAT Item 1-6 be received for information.
"LOST"
Resolution #C-6-85
A.M.O. Re MembershipMoved by Councillor Hobbs,
in the Federation
of Canadian
Municipalities
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seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT the communication dated December 14, 1984, from the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario requesting that
the Town of Newcastle join the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities be received for information and filed.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-7-85
Municipal Affirmative Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
Action Program
D - 3
Building Pro-
cedures Within
the Town of
Newcastle
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THAT the communication dated November 1984, from the
Honourable Claude Bennett, Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing forwarding guidelines for the Municipal
Affirmative Action Program be received and filed.
"CARR I ED"
Resolution #C-8-85
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman
THAT the correspondence dated December 17, 1984, from
Mr. George Westerdyke, President, Oshawa-Durham Home
Builders Association, P.O. Box 704, Oshawa, Ontario,
L1H 7M9, expressing concern with respect to certain
building procedures within the Town of Newcastle be
received;
AND THAT Mr. Westerdyke be thanked for bringing the
Association's concerns to the attention of Council;
Council Mintues
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0-4
Calculation and
Imposition of
a Unifonn Lot
Levy
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0-5
Assessment -
52-54 King St.
W., Bowmanville
o - 6
Old Tyrone
Hall
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AND FURTHER THALa'meeting be arranged with the
Durham Home Builders Association, Mayor Rickard and
all Members of Council and the Chief Administrative
Officer to review and discuss the areas of concern
and possible methods of resolution of the concerns.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-9-85
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the correspondence dated December 27th 1984,
from Mr. Patrick D. Storey, A.M.C.T., C.M.C., Clerk-
Administrator, Town of Bradford, requesting Council's
support of the establishing of uniform municipal lot
levies be received;
AND THAT the subject correspondence be referred to
staff for a report to the General Purpose and Administration
Committee.
"LOST"
Resolution #C-10-85
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the correspondence referred to in the preceeding
resolution be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-11-85
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT the correspondence dated December 12th 1984, from
Mr. Peter Kowal Jr., 52 King St. W., Bowmanville, Ontario,
L1C 1R4, respecting Tax Assessment relating to property
at 52-54 King St. W., Bowmanville, be received;
AND THAT the subject correspondence be referred to the
Treasurer for review and a report to the General
Purpose and Administration Committee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-12-85
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the correspondence dated January 6, 1985, from
Mr. B. Heming, Tyrone Athletic Association, R.R. #5,
Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K6, requesting that the
Town of Newcastle give serious consideration to the
sale of the Old Tyrone Hall to the Tyrone Athletic
Association be received;
Council Minutes
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Old Tyrone Hall
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Reports
G.P.A. Report
of Jan. 7/85
Item #11
Li st of
Cheques
Provided to
all Members
of Council
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AND THAT the subject correspondence be referred to the
Administrator and be made part of his report to the General
Purpose and Administration Committee respecting the
disposal of the property in question;
AND FURTHER THAT representatives of the Association be
invited to attend the meeting at which the report is to be
discussed.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-13-85
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the correspondence dated January 4, 1985, from Mrs.
V. Chamberlain, 313 Jasper Avenue, Oshawa, Ontario, L1J 1L4,
requesting permisSion to address Council regarding the
disposal of the Old Tyrone Hall be received;
AND THAT the subject correspondence be referred to the
Administrator and be made part of his report to the General
Purpose and Administration Committee respecting the disposal
of the property in question;
AND FURTHER THAT representatives of the Association be
invited to attend the meeting at which the report is to be
discussed.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-14-85
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee
Chairman's Report of January 7, 1985, be approved, except
for Item #11.
"CARR I ED"
Resolution #C-15-85
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
THAT Item 11 be approved.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Councillor Cowman
Councillor Hamre
Councillor Hobbs
Councillor Hubbard
Councillor Taylor
Councillor Woodyard
Mayor Rickard
Nay
Council Minutes
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Recess
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January 14, 1985
Resolution #C-16-85
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the resolution referred to in Item 11 of the General
Purpose and Administration Committee Chairman's Report of
January 7, 1985, be amended;
AND THAT a list of cheques be provided to any member
of Council that requests a list.
"CARRIED"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Councillor Cowman
Councillor Hamre
Councillor Hobbs
Councillor Hubbard
Councillor Taylor
Councillor Woodyard
Mayor Rickard
Resolution #C-17-85
Nay
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT there be a 10 minute recess.
"CARRIED"
The Meeting reconvened at 10:20 a.m.
Resolution #C-18-85
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman
THAT the Agenda be altered;
AND THAT the Planning Department's Confidential
Report PD-12-85 and the Clerk's Confidential Verbal
Report on a Taxi Driver's Licence Application be moved to
the end of the Agenda and dealt with at that
time.
"CARRIED"
Council Mintues
By-laws
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January 14, 1985
Resolution #C-19-85
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:
85-1 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, Comprehensive
Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Town of
Newcastle (Courtice Heights Development);
85-2 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, Comprehensive
Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Town of
Newcastle (Courtice Heights Development);
85-3 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, Comprehensive
Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Town of
Newcastle (Pollard);
85-4 being a by-law to appoint Mr. David J. Johnston as
Acting Clerk Pro Tempore of the TOWlof Newcastle.
"CARR I ED"
Resolution #C-20-85
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the second reading of the following by-laws be approved.
85-1; 85-2; 85-3; 85-4.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-21-85
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the third and final reading of the following by-laws
be approved: 85-1; 85-2; 85-3; 85-4.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-22-85
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT By-law 84-116, being a by-law to raise money to aid
in the construction of Drainage Works under the Tile
Drainage Act 1971, be now read a third time and finally
passed this 14th day of January 1985.
"CARRIED"
Council Mintues
Other Business
. Bus Shelters
. Library Act
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January 14, 1985
Resolution #C-23-85
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
WHEREAS the Town is incurring ongoing costs for the
repair of bus shelters in Bowmanville damaged by vandals;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT signs be placed in the said bus
shelters offering a reward to individuals providing
information leading to the conviction of parties
responsible for such damage.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-24-85
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the previous resolution be referred to staff for a
review of the legal implications involved in such a program and that
staffbring forward the appropriate documentation necessary
to give effect to the resolution and authorize the
offering of rewards to persons providing such information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-25-85
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT an informal meeting be arranged between Council and
the Library Board to discuss the contents of the new
Library Act, and implications for the Board and Council
contained in the new Act.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Rickard took this opportunity to review many of the
events which occurred in 1984, and what was accomplished
during the year. He offered his personal thanks to
Council, staff and members of the community who helped
make the year so successful. Mayor Rickard noted, that
1985 was a year filled with promise and suggested, that
it would be a year that would see a great deal of activity
in all areas of development.
Resolution #C-26-85
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT Council go into Committee of the Whole.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes
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Taxi Driver
Licence
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Plumbing
Inspections
Wi lmot Creek
Mobile Home
Park
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January 14, 1985
Resolution #C-27-85
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the meeting be "In Camera."
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-28-85
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT the application for a Taxi Driver's Licence be referred
back to Regional Police for further review and reconsideration;
AND THAT a copy of the doctor's letter be forwarded to
Regional Police, provided that the applicant and the
doctor give their consent in writing to the release of
the letter.
"LOST"
Resolution #C-29-85
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman
THAT the application for a Taxi Driver's Licence submitted
by Leslie Casselman, under date of November 19, 1984, be
approved;
AND THAT the Clerk's Department through the By-law
Enforcement Department, be authorized to issue the
Taxi Driver's Licence to the applicant.
"CARR I ED "
Resolution #C-30-85
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT Confidential Report PD-12-85 be received for
information.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Rickard declared a Conflict of Interest in
Confidential Report PD-12-85 in that a water line servIcing
the subject lands also serves land owned by the Mayor's
family. He refrained from discussion and voting.
Councillor Hamre declared a Conflict of Interest in
Confidential Report PD-12-85 in that a member of her
family is employed by the developer. She refrained
from discussion and voting.
Council Minutes
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January 14, 1985
Resolution #C-31-85
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
THAT the meeting be open.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-32-85
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
THAT the Committee rise.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-33-85
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the reports dealt with "In Camera" be divided and
voted upon in open Council separately.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-34-85
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the Clerk's verbal Confidential Report dealing with
the issuing of a Taxi Driver's Licence to Mr. Leslie
Casselman and the issuing of the subject licence by the
Clerk's Department be approved.
"CARRIED"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nay
Counci llor Hobbs
Councillor Woodyard
Councillor Cowman
Councillor Hamre
Councillor Hubbard
Councillor Taylor
Mayor Rickard
Resolution #C-35-85
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the actions taken in Committee with respect to
Confidential Report PD-12-85 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes
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Confinning
By-laws
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January 14, 19B5
Mayor Rickard declared a Conflict of Interest in
Confidential Report PD-12-85, in that a water line
servicing the subject lands also serves land owned
by the Mayor's family. He refrained from discussion
and voting.
Councillor Hamre declared a Conflict of Interest in
Confidential Report PD-12-85 in that a member of her
family is employed by the developer. She refrained
from discussion and voting.
Mayor Rickard left the Chair and turned the meeting
over to Councillor Hobbs.
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nay
Councillor Taylor
Councillor Cowman
Councillor Hobbs
Councillor Hubbard
Councillor Woodyard
Mayor Rickard resumed the Chair for the balance of
the meeti ng.
Resolution #C-36-85
Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 85-5,
being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council
of the Town of Newcastle at this meeting held on
December 17, 1984, and that the said by-law be now
read a first time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-37-85
Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the second reading of By-law 85-5 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-38-85
Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 85-5 be approved.
"CARR I ED"
Council Minutes
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Confirming
By-laws
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Adjournment
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January 14, 1985
Resolution #C-39-85
Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 85-6,
being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Council of the Town of Newcastle at this meeting
held on January 14, 1985, and that the said By-law
be now read a first time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-40-85
Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the second reading of By-law 85-6, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-41-85
Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 85-6 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-42-85
Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:45 a.m.
"CARRIED"
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