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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/23/1985 . TOWN OF NEWCASTLE Roll Call Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council, held on Monday, September 23, 1985, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers The Mayor opened the meeting in Prayer. Present Were: Mayor G. B. Rickard Councillor A. Cowman Councillor D. Hamre Councillor I. M. Hobbs Councillor M. Hubbard (Until 10:47 p.m.) Councillor R.B. Taylor Councillor E.R. Woodyard Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, D. Johnston Town Clerk, D.W. Oakes Treasurer, K. Campbell (Until 10:47 p.m.) Director of Planning, T.T. Edwards (Until 10:47 p.m.) Director of Public Works, R. Dupuis (Until 10:47 p.m.) Director of Community Services, J. Devantier (Until 10:47) Fire Chief, J. Aldridge (Until 10:47 p.m.) Deputy Clerk, R. Rutledge Resolution HC-492-85 . Minutes Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, September 9, 1985, be approved as read. "CARRIED" Public Meeting The Mayor announced Council's intention to pass an amending By-law to Remove in Part the Holding SymbOl from lands Zoned by By-law 84-63, located on the south side of Robert Street, within Part Lot 28, Concession 1, former Village of Newcastle. The Mayor asked that any person present wishing to make presentation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed By-law, to come forward now and address Council. The Mayor repeated this question 3 times. No person indicated a desire to speak. The Mayor declared the public meeting closed. Delegations John Jarrell and Dr. Duncan Moffat, representing Eldorado Resources Limited presented a summary of the 6 Volume report on the Welcome and Port Granby Decommissioning. The gentlemen reviewed the site characterizations of the proposed Lakeshore Road, Port Granby, and Wesleyville sites. During the question period, the gentlemen gave their assurance that the mistakes made over the last 40 years would not be repeated. The concensus is that Council is not in favour of Eldorado locating a permanent disposal site in the Town of Newcastle. . Council Minutes - 2 - September 23, 1985 Delegations John Veldhuis, Chairman, Monitoring Committee, Port Granby Waste Management Facility, gave an oral presentation commenting on Eldorado's Report on the Welcome and Port Granby Decommissioning. He encouraged Council to look into the future for what is best for the Municipality and be resolute in their answer to Eldorado. He urged Council to tell them they are no longer welcome in this municipality and that the waste ought to be removed from this area. .' ************************ Mr. David Shevchuk gave an oral presentation regarding the policy statement on Nodes and Clusters. He is of the opinion, that this particular policy statement does not contain the flexibility needed to consider unique areas such as Hancock Road South. He showed Council a drawing he had prepared which located existing houses and lot boundaries of the area in question. The Region considers this as strip development. Mr. Shevchuk informed Council that he will be submitting an application for a land severance in the near future. In the meantime, he asked Council to review the Nodes/Cluster Policy and acknowledge areas such as his under the Nodes/Cluster Policy. ************************* . Rev. 8arry Reilly, Director, Son Rise Christian Ministries outlined the activities that had been established at the Factory Youth Centre and the activities that are presently part of their program. He informed Council of his plans to make application for rezoning and asked to be exempted from the fees associated with the planning amendment. The possibility of a special licence being issued by the Town instead of the rezoning was also raised by Rev. Reilly. ************************** Mrs. Glenda Gies, Durham Recycling Centre Inc., gave a short slide presentation which outlined the company's operation and objectives. A fact sheet outlining the company's progress since inception in 1976 was distributed to Council. Recess Resolution HC-493-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT Council recess for 10 minutes. "CARRIED" Council reconvened at 10:00 p.m. Resolution HC-494-85 Communications Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the communications to be received for information be approved. CARRIED" . Council Minutes - 3 - September 23, 1985 .' Communications I - 1 Minutes of a Meeting of the Newcastle Community Services Planning Board, held on Wednesday, September 4, 1985. D - 1 Resolution #C-495-85 Recycling Week Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Woodyard In Ontario THAT the communication dated August 30th 1985, from Bernice Brandt, Chairman, Durham Recycling Centre, requesting that the week of September 30th to October 5th 1985, be declared "Recycling Week" in the Town of Newcastle be received; AND THAT Council concur with the request and publicize the event in accordance with Town Policy; AND FURTHER THAT Mrs. Bernice Brandt, Chairman, Durham Recycling Centre Inc., 717 Wilson Rd. S., Unit 4, OShawa, L1H 6E9, be advised of Council's actions. "CARRIED" D - 2 Resolution #C-496-85 Newcastle Condominium Re No Parking Signs Martin Road Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the communication dated September 17th 1985, from Douglas A. Timms, Vice-President, Newcastle Condominium Corporation #2, requesting that Council review its parking control program on Martin Road, Bowmanville, be received; .' AND THAT the petition attached to the communication be filed in the Clerk's office; AND THAT the communication be referred to the Public Works Department for review and a report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; AND FURTHER THAT Mr. Douglas A. Timms, Vice-President, Newcastle Condominium Corporation #2, P.O. Box 174, Bowmanville, L1C 3K9, be advised of Council's action. "CARRIED" D - 3 Resolution #C-497-85 Durham Central Agricultural SOCiety Re By-law Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the communication dated September 11th 1985, from Arline Ayre, Secretary-Treasurer, Durham Central Agricultural Society, requesting that Council pass a by-law to authorize the holding of a race meet on September 7th 1986, be received; . AND THAT Council concur with the request and enact a by-law authorizing the race meet scheduled for September 7th 1986; AND FURTHER THAT Arline Ayre, Secretary-Treasurer, Durham Central Agricultural Society, R.R.#4, Bowmanville, L1C 3K5, be advised of Council's actions (By-law 85-111). "CARRI ED" . . . Council Mintues Reports G.P.A. Report of September 16, 1985 Item 119 - 4 - September 23, 1985 Resolution IIC-498-85 Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Chairman's Report of September 16, 1985, be approved except for Item #9. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-499-85 O.P.A. Amendment Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Hubbard P. Gearing THAT Item #9 of the G.,P .A. Report be approved. "CARRIED" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor Cowman Councillor Hamre Councillor Hobbs Councillor Hubbard Councillor Taylor Councillor Woodyard Mayor Rickard Resolution He-500-85 Tender T85-15 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard Reroofing Contract Darlington Sports THAT the recommendations in Report TR-61-85 be endorsed; and Centre 1. That this report be received; and 2. That Bar-Lei Company Limited, Downsview, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $28,839.00, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender T85-15 be awarded the contract for the roof replacement of the Darlington Sports Centre, Taunton Road, Hampton, Ontario; and 3. That the funds be drawn from the approved Community Services Budget as follows: $ 5,000 - Account Number 2900-X-17-0 $11,500 - Account Number 7606-501-2-9; and 4. That the additional funds required be drawn from the Parks and Recreation Equipment Reserve Fund - Account 2900-X-00013-4. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 5 - September 23, 1985 . Property Matter Resolution #C-501-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the recommendations in Report CD-45-85 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That the Newcastle Hydro Electric Commission be authorized to act on behalf of the Town of Newcastle with respect to the sale of surplus properties owned by the Commission, but where title is vested in the municipality; and 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by By-law, to execute a "Power of Attorney" in favour of the Newcastle Hydro Electric Commission, which will give effect to recommendation number 2; and 4. That Council authorize the transferring of the proceeds of the sale of the subject lands to the Newcastle Hydro Electric Commission for use in retiring part of the costs of the construction of the new facility; and 5. That the Newcastle Hydro Electric Commission be required to have a Reference Plan prepared which will identify all of the properties as being parts on a reference plan; and . 6. That the Newcastle Hydro Electric Commission be required to pay all of the costs including legal, survey and registration fees associated with these transactions; and 7. That the reference plan delineate the present right-of-way used by the occupants of the residential parcel as a part on the reference plan, and that a new right-of-way be delineated on the plan and located adjacent to the easterly boundary of the Bowmanville Arena Lands; and 8. That when the residential parcel is listed for sale, and subsequently sold, that the deed to the property include the following conditions: (a) That the purchaser have access to Queen Street via the present route through the Arena Parking Lot by "Licence" for a period of five (5) years; (b) That the licence be renewable from time to time until the Bowmanville Arena building is demolished; (c) That following demolition of the Arena, the purchaser of the residential parcel be provided with a permanent right- of-way of approximately fifteen (15) feet in width along the easterly boundary of the Arena property; and . . . . Counc i I Mi nutes - 6 - September 23, 1985 Property Matter 9. That the Newcastle Hydro Electric Commission be advised of Council's actions. Town of Newcastle Flag (CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING) Resolution #C-502-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT Report CD-45-85 be referred to the end of the Agenda. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-503-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the recommendations in Mayor's Report 19-85 be endorsed; and 1. That Report PD-133-85 be received; and 2. That the attached by-law to adopt an Official Flag of the Town of Newcastle be approved. Resolution HC-504-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT Resolution #C-503-85 be amended by deleting the word "pale" from Schedule 'A' of the proposed By-law to adopt an Official Flag of the Town of Newcastle. "LOST" Recorded Vote Resolution #C-503-85 Yea Nay Councillor Cowman Councillor Taylor Councillor Woodyard Councillor Hamre Councillor Hobbs Councillor Hubbard Mayor Rickard "CARRI ED" . . . Council Minutes Unfinished Business _ 7 _ September 23, 1985 Resolution HC-505-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the delegation of John Farrell and Dr. Duncan Moffatt, representing Eldorado Resources Limited, be acknowledged and that they be informed of any actions taken by Council. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-50G-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the delegation of John Veldhuis, Chairman, Monitoring Committee, Port Granby Waste Management Facility, be received and acknowledged; and THAT Mr. Veldhuis be informed of any actions taken by Council and that he be advised of Council's standing policy as adopted by resolution #C-633-84, on September 24, 1984. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-507-85 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the delegation of David Shevchuk be acknowledged and that staff address and prepare a subsequent report regarding the questions and concerns raised by Mr. Shevchuk re strip development, and the NOdes/Clusters Policy. "CARRIED" Resolution He-508-85 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT the delegation of Rev. Barry Reilly, Director, Son Rise Christian Ministries be received and acknowledged. "CARRIED" Resolutim He-509-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the delegation of Glenda Gies, Durham Recycling Centre Inc., be acknowledged and the fact sheet received for information; and THAT a letter be sent to Mrs. Gies expressing appreciation for the work done in the Town of Newcastle. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes By-laws _ 8 - September 23, 1985 Resolution #C-510-85 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that the said by-laws be now read a first time: 85-105 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, of the Town of Newcastle; (Removal of Holding Symbol Potter); 85-106 being a by-law to permit the continuation of an encroachment onto Town-owned lands by Henry Sokoljuk, King Street, Bowmanville, now in the Town of Newcastle, Regional Municipality of Durham, pursuant to the provisions of Section 210(101) of the Municipal Act R.S.O. 1980, and the Town of Newcastle By-law No. 81-50; 85-107 being a by-law to dedicate certain lands as a Public Highway in the Town of Newcastle (Prout Drive); 85-108 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle; (Church of the Latter Day Saints); 85-109 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle; (M. Senyk) 85-110 being a by-law to amend By-law 75-23, being a by-law to designate certain Highways within the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle as "Through Highways: 85-111 being a by-law to permit the Durham Central Agricultural Fair at Orono to be open on Sunday, September 7, 1986; 85-112 being a by-law to adopt an Official Flag of the Town of Newcastle. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-511-85 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the second reading of the following by-laws be approved: 85-105; 85-106; 85-107; 85-108; 85-109; 85-110; 85-111' "CARRIED" . . . Counci 1 Minutes - 9 - September 23, 1985 By-laws Resolution HC-512-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the second reading of By-law 85-112 be tabled until a prototype of the flag is presented for Council's approval. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-513-85 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the third and final reading of the following be approved: 85-105; 85-106; 85-107; 85-108; 85-110; 85-111. by-laws 85-109; "CARRIED" Resolution HC-514-85 Recycling Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard WHEREAS the Town of Newcastle is actively pursuing recycling acti vi ties; and WHEREAS promotion and public recognition will contribute to continued growth of recycling; BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. A tree be planted on public lands to be symbolic of the number of trees saved through recycling of newspapers; 2. Awards of merit be given to those who have contributed to recycling in the Town of Newcastle for their efforts, and that staff bring forward a report as to how to implement. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-515-85 Postal Service Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor Courtice Area WHEREAS some new residents within the designated area of Courtice have to travel to Bowmanville for their mail; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chief Administrative Officer discuss the postal policies with the Bowmanville Postmaster, and that a subsequent report be prepared for Council. "CARRIED" . . . Counc i I Mi nutes Region of Durham Re Potable Water _ 10_ September 23, 1985 Resolution HC-516-85 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the letter to Councillor Hamre from the Region of Durham, Department of Health Services Re: Requiring Sufficient Potable Water for Drinking and Sanitary Purposes, be tabled and circulated to each Member of Council. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-517-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT Council go into "Committee of the Whole." "CARRIED" Resolution HC-518-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT the Committee go "In Camera" and reconvene in Court Room #2. "CARRIED" The Mayor called the vote on Report CD-45-85. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-519-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT the Committee rise. "CARRI ED" Resolution HC-520-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the meeting be open. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-521-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT the actions taken "In Camera" be confirmed. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 12 - September 23, 1985 Resolution #C-522-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 85-113, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a "Power of Attorney" in favour of the Newcastle Hydro Electric Commission respecting the sale of certain lands in the Town of Newcastle, and that the said by-law be now read a first time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-523-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the second reading of By-law 85-113 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-524-85 Moved by Councillor Woodyard; seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the third and final reading of By-law 85-113 be approved. "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-525-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 85-114, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle, at this meeting held on the 23rd day of September 1985, and that the said by-law be now read a fi rst time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-526-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the second reading of By-law 85-114 be approved. "CARRIED" . . Council Minutes Adjournment _ 13 _ September 23, 1985 Resolution #C-527-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the third and final reading of By-law 85-114 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-528-85 Moved by THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:10 p.m. "CARRIED" / ,'. / ' {r <,c>. __ 7 ,/ 'Y:;~'~</~'L<' " Mayo r / / " {t.<.u<( Lu '