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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/1985 . . . Council Minutes Roll Call Minutes TOWN OF NEWCASTLE October 15, 1985 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Tuesday, October 15, 1985, at 9:45 a.m., in the Hall of the Trinity United Church The Mayor opened the meeting in Prayer. Present Were: Mayor G. B. Rickard Councillor A. Cowman Councillor D. Hamre Councillor I.M. Hobbs Councillor R.B. Taylor Councillor M. Hubbard (on Regional Business) Councillor E.R. Woodyard (Medical Appointment) Absent: Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, D. Johnston Town Clerk, D. W. Oakes Treasurer, K. Campbell Current Operations Planner, L. Taylor Director of Public Works, R. Dupuis Director of Community Services, J. Devantier Fire Chief, J. Aldridge Deputy Clerk, R. Rutledge Resolution #C-529-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the change of venue to the Trinity United Church be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-530-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the Minutes of a regular meeting of Council, held on Monday, September 23, 1985, be approved as read. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-531-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the Minutes of a special meeting of Council, held on September 5, 1985, be approved as read. "CARRIED" --., Council Minutes Minutes . Presentation Delegations Rezoning - A. Hofstede . Cormnunications . - 2 - October 15, 1985 Resolution #C-532-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the Minutes of a special meeting of Council, held on Friday, September 20, 1985, be approved as read. Resolution #C-533-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the Minutes of September 20, 1985, be tabled pending clarification. "CARRI ED" The Mayor presented a Recycling Award of Merit to Mrs. Susan Laing, who accepted the Award on behalf of the former Newcastle Environment Watchers. Glenda Gies gave Council an up-to-date report on Recycling Promotion. Mr. & Mrs. A. Hofstede, Lot 17, Concession 1, former Township of Darlington, were present to ask Council to reconsider the denial recommendation in the General Purpose & Administration Committee's Report relative to their rezoning and proposed land severances. Resolution HC-534-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the communications to be received for information be approved. "CARRIED" I - Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Township Museum & Archives, held on September 9, 1985; I - 2 Correspondence from C.W. Lundy, A.M.C.T., Regional Clerk, Re Proposed Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Construction on Nash Road between the Townline Road and Darlington Boulevard; I - 3 Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, held on September 10, 1985; I - 4 Correspondence from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Re Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Resolution concerning Great Lakes Water Levels; I - 5 Correspondence from Alvin Curling, Minister, Ministry of Housing, relative to the Building Officials Training Grant of the Ministry's Building Action Program; I - 6 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, held on September 24, 1985; - . . . . Counc i I Mi nutes Conmunications D - 1 Block Parent Week 10.2.11. D - 2 Extension of Separate School Funding 35.60.20. - 3 - October 15, 1985 I - 7 Minutes of a meeting of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, held on August 22, 1985; I - 8 Correspondence from Roxy Barnes, Administrative Co-Ordinator, Newcastle Community Care, Re Newsletter. Resolution #C-535-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the communication dated October 1, 1985, from Mrs. Louise Aasen, Central Committee Member, Town of Newcastle Block Parents Inc., requesting that the week of October 21st to 27th 1985 inclusive, be declared "Block Parent Week" in Newcastle, and also requesting permission to fly the flag during the same period, be received; AND THAT the requests detailed herein be approved and Block Parent Week be advertised in accordance with Town PoliCY; AND FURTHER THAT Mrs. Louise Aasen, 20 Morgandale Crescent, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3N2, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-536-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the communication from Dr. Ian Wilson, Chairman of the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education relative to funding of public education and funding for Roman Catholic Separate High Schools be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #C-537-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT Resolution #C-536-85 be amended by adding the following: AND THAT the communication be referred to Sam Cureatz, M.P.P., for comment; AND FURTHER THAT Mr. Cureatz be informed of the Town's concerns relative to the potential rise in costs to the taxpayer. "AMENDMENT CARRIED" Resolution #C-538-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT Resolution #C-537-85 be amended by adding the following: THAT a copy of the Town's letter be sent to the Premier of Ontario, advising him that the Town is supporting the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education's request that the Province restore its funding of public education to the proportion it paid in 1975. "AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT CARRIED" . . - Council Minutes D - 3 United Way Flag 10.2.11. D - 4 Bil ingualism 35.11.2. D - 5 Garbage Collection Nash Road 68.21.99. D - 6 Street Lighting Metca I f St., Newcastle 77.2.4. - 4 - October 15, 1985 Rersolution HC-639-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the communication dated September 12th 1985, from Robert M. MacFarlane, Executive Director, United Way Campaign, requesting permission to fly the "United Way Flag" for the month of October, be received; AND THAT the request to fly the flag for the month of October be approved; AND FURTHER THAT Mr. Robert MacFarlane, Executive Director, United Way, 52 Simcoe St. 5., Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 4G3, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-540-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the Communication from the Township of Onondaga relative to the issue on bilingualism be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-541-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the communication from Keith Richardson, relative to Garbage Collection on Nash Road be received, and referred to the Public Works Department to be considered with the report that is to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-542-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the communication dated October 7, 1985, from H.Th.M. Kraayvanger, P.O. Box 401, Newcastle, Ontario, requesting that street lighting be extended on Metcalf Street, Newcastle Village be received; AND THAT the matter of street lighting on Metcalf Street, Newcastle Village be referred to the Newcastle Hydro Electric Commission for inclusion in the 1986 Capital Budget for street lighting; AND FURTHER THAT Mr. H.Th. M. Kraayvanger, Box 401, Newcastle Ontario, LOA 1HO, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes . Reports G.P.A. Report of October 7, 1985 Item #5 Rezoning - A. Hofstede 60.35.252. . Item #16 Garbage. Disposal, Newcastle Village, Orono, Orono Estates and Courtice 68.21.101. . - 5 - October 15, 1985 Resolution HC-543-85 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the minutes of the General Purpose and Administration Committee Chairman's Report of October 7, 1985, be approved except for Items#5 and #16. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-544-85 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT Item #5 of the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of October 7, 1985, relative to the rezoning application of Mr. A. Hofstede be amended as follows: "THAT approval be given to the development of one lot on the east side of lot owned by Mr. & Mrs. A. Hofstede in Part Lot 17, Concession 1, geographic Township of Darlington." "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Recorded Vote Yea Councillor Cowman Councillor Hobbs Councillor Taylor Mayor Rickard Resolution HC-545-85 Nay Councillor Hamre Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Item #16 of the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of October 7, 1985, relative to garbage disposal, Newcastle Vi llage, Orono, Orono Estates and Courtice be approved. "CARRIED" Recorded Vote Yea Councillor Hamre Councillor Taylor Councillor Hobbs Mayor Rickard Nay Councillor Cowman . . . Council Minutes - 6 - October 15, 1985 Resolution HC-546-85 D.W. Oakes, AMCT Certified Municipal Officer (C.M.O. Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the recommendations in Mayor's Report No. 20-85 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That Mr. David W. Oakes be congratulated on his achievement of the advanced designation of CERTIFIED MUNICIPAL OFFICER, through the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-547-85 Newcastle Hydro- Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs Electric Commission Request for Bridge THAT the recommendations in Report TR-66-85 be endorsed; and Financing 68.2.3. THAT this report be received; and THAT the request from the Newcastle Hydro-Electric Commission to provide bridge financing for the operations centre construction project to a maximum of $300,000 be approved; and THAT Newcastle Hydro-Electric Commission be charged interest on any funds advanced at the same interest rate which the Corporation receives on the investments outstanding at that time; and THAT the Newcastle Hydro-Electric Commission be required to repay the advanced funds to the Town as soon as funds are available from their own sources. "CARRIED" Delegations Resolution HC-548-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the presentation of the Recycling Citation of Merit to Mrs. Susan Laing, who accepted the award on behalf of the Newcastle Environment Watchers be acknowledged; AND THAT the individuial members of the Newcastle Environment Watchers be sent a letter of appreciation for their contribution to recycl i ng; AND FURTHER THAT Glenda Gies, Durham Recycling, be thanked for her assistance. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes By-laws Other Business 7 - October 15, 1985 Resolution #C-549-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the delegation of Mr. & Mrs. A. Hofstede be acknowledged, and advised of Council's actions. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-550-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, 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: 85-115 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the comprehensive zoning by-law of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Willison); 85-116 being a by-law to dedicate certain lands as a Public Highway in the Town of Newcastle (Mearns Avenue). "CARRIED" Resolution #C-551-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the second reading of the following by-laws be approved: 85-115; 85-116. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-552-85 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the third and final reading of the following by-laws be approved: 85-115; 85-116. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-553-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by councillor Cowman THAT the Trinity United Church Association be sent a letter of appreciation for allowing the Town to use the Hall facilities and that the Church be advised that the same consideration will be granted to the Church should the occasion arise. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" . . . Council Minutes Randy MacDonald Hampton 8 - October 15, 1985 Resolution #C-554-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Resolution #C-553-85 be amended, and that the Town offer to pay for the use of the Church Hall in accordance with the Church's fee schedule. "CARRIED" The Mayor commented that Randy MacDonald, Hampton, was declared the winner of the Novice Class Auto Race. In order to win, Randy had to compete in 30 races. He is the first Canadian to win this event. Resolution #C-555-85 Confirming By-laws Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 85-117, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle at this meeting held on the 5th day of September 1985, and that the said by-law be now read a first time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-556-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the second reading of By-law 85-117 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-557-85 Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the third and final reading of By-law 85-117 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-558-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 85-118, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle, at this meeting held on the 20th day of September 1985, and that the said by-law be now read a first time. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes Adjournment 9 - October 15, 1985 Resolution #C-559-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the second reading of By-law 85-118 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-560-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the third and final reading of By-law 85-118 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-561-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 85-119, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle at this meeting held on the 15th day of October 1985, and that the said by-law be now read a first time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-562-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the second reading of By-law 85-119, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-563-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hobbs THAT the third and final reading of By-law 85-119 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-564-85 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:55 a.m. "CARRIED" ?-..--;;:.:.- -."'? ~ ' ~ .--?-'CJ ,;r-~rta:Y~ r. . t- .. ,If ;) ..' ,.,. '-" ./K~~ er