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Cbuncil Minutes
Cbuncil
Minutes
TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
February 23 1981
Minutes of a regular meeting of Cbuncil held
on February 23 1981 at 7:00 p.m. in Court
Roem #1
Present were:
Mayor Garnet B. Rickard
Cbuncillor Ann Cbv.man
Councillor Diane Hamre
Councillor Marie Hubbard
Cbuncillor Maurice Prout
Councillor Bruce Taylor
Cbuncillor Edward R. Woodyard
Tom Clerk, Joseph M. McIlroy
Also present:
David J. D. Sims, Q.C., Town Solicitor
Jack Dunham, Director of Public Works
T. A. Fanning, Director of Cormnmity Services
Klaas L'egroot, Treasurer
fun 3nith, Director of Planning
Resolution #C-239-81
!roved by Councillor Cov.man, seconded by Cbuncillor Hamre
THAT the minutes of the Cbuncil meeting held February 9 1981
be approved as read.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-240-81
lIbved by Cbuncillor Hamre, seconded by Cbuncillor Hubbard
THAT the minutes of a Special Cbuncil meeting held February 13
1981 be approved as read.
"CARRIED"
Mr. Kenneth Jackson, Mill Street, Orono appeared before Cbuncil
regarding parking in Orono. Mr. Jackson indicated that he had
no driveway at his residence and that it is difficult to park
in the restricted area close to his hotre. He stated that
three other residents had the sanE problem. He requested
that part of Mill street be designated a parking area.
(See Resolution #C-256-81)
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Council Minutes
Rules
of
Procedure
Carrnunications
Orono Fish
and Hunt
Club
Ministry
of the
Environment
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February 23 1981
Resolution #C-241-81
!.bved by Councillor Cownan, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow
Mr. Couch, Orono, to be heard.
"CARRIED"
Mr. Couch addressed Council and indicated that his 0011
in Orono had been de-watered because of the Town gravel
pit being looored by six feet. He said that he had no
problem before September 10 1980.
e See Resolution #C-273-81)
Resolution #C-242-81
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the Commmications to be received for information
be approved.
"CARRIED"
I-I Ministryof Transportation and Carrnunications re
signing of Highway 401 - Mosport.
1-2 Ne'ACastle Lxlge for Senior and Family IMellings letter
of thanks.
I -3 Northumberland and Ne'ACastle Board of Education re budget.
Resolution #C-243-81
!.bved by Councillor Prout, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
THAT permission be granted to the Orono Fish and Hunt Club
to have a lDttery Draw, which had been refused by the
Regional Police D9partrrent, as it was considered that the
club donated funds to youth organizations.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-244-81
!.bved by Councillor Prout, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the letter dated February 9 1981 fran the Ministry
of the Environment regarding Presentation on the !.funicipal
Regulation bringing !.funicipalities under the Environmental
Assessrrent Act be received for information.
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Council Minutes
Ccmnunity
Services
Contribution
Program
Newcastle
Arena
Managerrent
Board
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February 23 1981
Resolution #C-245-81
M:Jved by Councillor Cownan, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the foregoing ccmnunication be referred to the Managerrent
Conmittee with Po\\er to Act.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-246-81
II'bved by Councillor Prout, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the letter dated February 11 1981 from the Town of Rockland
regarding Ccmnunity Services Contribution Program be received
for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED"
Resolution #C-247-81
II'bved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Cownan
THAT the foregoing resolution be arrended to provide that
the Town of Rockland be advised of Council's previous position
on this matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-248-81
M:Jved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Prout
THAT the letter dated February 8 1981 from the Chairman of
the Newcastle Arena Managerrent Board be referred to the
Director of Ccmnunity Services to report to Council on
all relevant by-laws with regard to Newcastle Arena Managerrent Board.
"MOrION LOST"
Resolution #C-249-81
M:Jved by Councillor Prout, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the foregoing ccmnunication be referred to the Town Clerk
to arrange a rreeting and review the Ccmnunity Centres Act
regarding the necessary appointrrents.
I I CARRIED '1
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Cbuncil Minutes
Canadian
Purchasing
Policy
Newcastle
Hydro
Electric
ctmnission
Fire
Safety
Standards
Bell
Canada
Increase
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February 23 1981
Reoolution #(;-25D-81
!.bved by Cbuncillor Cb\\lllall, seconded by Cbuncillor Hamre
THAT the letter dated January 27 1981 fran the Premier of
Ontario regarding Canadian Preference in purchasing policy
be received for information.
f1CARRIED"
Reoolution #(;-251-81
!.bved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Cbuncillor Hubbard
THAT the letter dated February 13 1981 from the Newcastle
Hydro Electric Corrrnission be received and that their
reoolution #181-81 be approved as follows:
The Corrrnissioner's annual rerruneration is an amJunt
paid to attend regular scheduled Corrrnission meeting
to deal with normal decisions.
A special per diem allowance of $40.00 is paid for
all other meetings and special functions for which
Corrrnissioners must attend.
Mileage is to be paid at a rate of .23<; per mile
and a copy of this reoolution to be sent to the
Town Clerk.
I 'CARRIED'!
Reoolution #(;-252-81
!.bved by Cbuncillor Prout, seconded by Cbuncillor Taylor
THAT the letter dated February 6 1981 fran the Borough of
York regarding Ontario Fire Cbde be received and the
reoolution contained therein regarding Fire Safety standards
be approved and referred to the Fire Chief and the GJvernment
of Ontario.
"CARRIED"
Reoolution #C-253-81
!.bved by Cbuncillor Taylor, seconded by Cbuncillor Hubbard
THAT the letter fran Bell Canada dated February 12 1981
regarding increase in rates be referred to the Finance and
Administration Corrrnittee for development of a pOSition in
this area with regard to the proposed rate increase.
1 tCARRIED' r
Cbuncillor Hamre declared a possible conflict of interest in
this matter and took no part in discussion or voting.
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ColUlcil Minutes
Educational
Taxes
Mill Street
Orono
Parking
Ne'ACastle
main
street
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February 23 1981
Resolution #C-254-81
lIbved by ColUlcillor Prout, seconded by ColUlcillor Taylor
THAT the letter dated February 12 1981 fran the Northumberland
and Newcastle Board of Education regarding educational taxes
be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED"
Resolution #C-255-81
lIbved by ColUlcillor Hamre, seconded by ColUlcillor Taylor
THAT the foregoing resolution be amended to provide that
the Board of Education be advised that ColUlcil shares
their concerns with regard to educational costs and offer
support .
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-256-81
lIbved by ColUlcillor Prout, seconded by ColUlcillor Taylor
THAT tbe petition received fran Mr. Kenneth Jackson
regarding arranging the parking restrictions in Orono
be referred to the Director of Public Works for a report to
the Public Works O:mnittee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-257-81
lIbved by ColUlcillor Prout, seconded by ColUlcillor Woodyard
THAT the letter dated February 16 1981 fran the Newcastle
District Chamber of Comrerce regarding the condition of Newcastle
min street and sidewalks be refe=ed to the Director of Public
Works for a report to the Public Works O:mnittee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-258-81
lIbved by ColUlcillor Hamre, seconded by ColUlcillor Cov.man
THAT the cannunications fran the Newcastle District
Chamber of Comrerce be referred and dealt with with Item #1
of Report #5.
"MJrION LOST"
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CbuncH Minutes
Finance
and
Administration
Special rooeting
Camunity
Services
Ccmnittee
rooeting
Planning
and
Levelopnent
Ccmnittee
rooeting
Kawartha
Springer
Club Field
Trials
Public
Works
Cbrrmittee
rooeting
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February 23 1981
Resolution #C-259-81
Moved by Cbuncillor Woodyard, seconded by Cbuncillor Taylor
THAT the minutes of a special rooeting of the Finance and
Administration Ccmnittee be received for infonnation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-260-81
lIbved by Cbuncillor Prout, seconded by Cbuncillor Woodyard
THAT the Chainnan' s report of the O:mnunity Services Ccmnittee
rrxoeting held February 16 1981 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-261-81
lIbved by Cbuncillor Cbwnan, seconded by Cbuncillor Hamre
THAT the Chainnan' s report of the Planning and DevelopllEnt
Ccmnittee rreeting held February 16 1981 be approved.
1ICARRIED"
Resolution #C-262-81
lIbved by Cbuncillor Woodyard, seconded by Cbuncillor Taylor
THAT the 'Ib\\n Clerk's report regarding the Kawartha Springer
Club Field Trials be approved.
r'CARRIED!'
Resolution #C-263-81
lIbved by Cbuncillor Taylor, seconded by Cbuncillor Prout
THAT the Chainnan's report of the Public Works Ccmnittee
rooeting held February 17 1981 be approved, except for
Items 5 and 13.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-264-81
Moved by Cbuncillor Taylor, seconded by Cbuncillor Prout
THAT item #5 of the foregoing report be approved.
"CARRIED"
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CbuncH Minutes
Tree
contract
Base Line
Ccmnunity
Centre
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Tree
Maintenance
Program
O:mni ttee to
interview
applicants
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February 23 1981
Resolution #C-265-81
lIbved by Cbuncillor Taylor, seconded by Cbuncillor Prout
TIIAT item #13 of the foregoing report be approved.
"!.UrION LOST"
Resolution #C-266-81
!.bved by Cbuncillor Prout, seconded by Cbuncillor Taylor
TIIAT tbe report dated February 16 1981 of tbe Thwn Clerk
regarding architectural fees for the Base Line Ccmnunity
Centre be refe=ed to Mr. D. Sims and Mr. K. Degroot to
report to tbe Finance and Administration O:mnittee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-267-81
!.bved by Cbuncillor Taylor, seconded by Cbuncillor Prout
'IRAT reCOOllBndation #2 of the Public Works Director's report
re Quotations for Tree Maintenance Program be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-268-81
!.bved by Cbuncillor Woodyard, seconded by Cbuncillor Prout
TIIAT the reccmnendation in Report #8 be approved and that
Cbuncillors Hubbard and Taylor be appointed to the
ccmnittee with Mayor Rickard.
"CARRIED'!
Recorded Vote;
Cbuncillor Cbwman.........Nay
Cbuncillor Hamre..........yea
Cbuncillor Hubbard........yea
Cbuncillor Prout..........yea
Cbuncillor Taylor.........yea
Cbuncillor Woodyard.......yea
Mayor Rickard.............yea
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Council Minutes
By-Law 81-26
By-Law 81-27
By-Law 81-28
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February 23 1981
Resolution #C-269-81
Moved by Cbuncillor Prout, seconded by Cbuncillor Woodyard
TIIAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws:
By-Law 81-26 being a by-law to axrend By-Law 79-45 being a
by-law to provide for the payment of an expense allowance
to the Mayor and Members of Cbuncil.
By-Law 81-27 being a by-law to raise rroney to aid in the
construction of drainage =rks under The Tile Drainage
Act 1971.
By-Law 81-28 being a by-law to establish an Administrative
Improvement Fund.
and that the said by-laws be now read a first ti.1re.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-270-81
MOved by Councillor Prout, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
TIIAT the second reading of By-Laws 81-26 and 81-27 be approved
and that the second reading of By-Law 81-28 be approved as
axrended.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-271-81
MOved by Councillor Co\\!llan, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
TIIAT section 3 of By-Law 81-28 be axrended to read as follows:
The Council may by resolution direct the
use of the funds for specific administrative
improvement projects in the central business area
of Bownanville.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-272-81
MOved by Cbuncillor Prout, seconded by Councillor Woodyard
TIIAT the third and final reading of By-Laws 81-26 and 81-27
be approved and that By-Law 81-28 be approved as axrended.
"CARRIED"
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Council Minutes
Well
De-watered
Mr. Hulsnan
Fees for
D. Sims
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February 23 1981
Resolution #C-273-81
lIbved by Councillor Cownan, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT Council instruct staff to provide water to the Armstrong
and Couch >\ells at no cost to the parties mentioned and that
funds be provided from the Contingency Account.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED"
Resolution #C-274-81
lIbved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Co\\lllan
THAT the foregoing resolution be arrended to provide that the
provision be on a temporary basis until there has been a
meeting bet>\een Council, Staff and the Insurance Company
and a decision has been made.
flCARRIED11
Resolution #C-275-81
lIbved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT Mr. Hulsnan' s offer of services to the 'Ibwn be declined
with appreciation as per Mayor Rickard's confidential report.
I 'CARRIED! 1
Recorded Vote:
Councillor COwnan........yea
Councillor Hamre.........yea
Councillor Hubbard.......yea
Councillor Prout.........yea
Councillor Taylor........yea
Councillor Woodyard......yea
Mayor Rickard............yea
Resolution #C-276-81
lIbved by Councillor Prout, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the Treasurer's report R81-TL-l dated February 19 1981
regarding fees of the Chairman of the Management Comnittee of
Staff be adopted.
"CARRIED"
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Council Minutes
By-law
Sl-29
Adjournment
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February 23 19S1
Resolution #C-277-S1
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Sl-29 being a by-law
to confinn the proceedings of tbe Council of the Town of
Newcastle at this meeting held on the 23rd day of February
1981 and that the said by-law be now read a first time.
11CARRIEDr'
Resolution #C-27S-s1
MJved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the second reading of By-law Sl-29 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-279-s1
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the third and final reading of By-law Sl-29 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-2S0-S1
Moved by Councillor P:rout, seconded by Councillor Taylor
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
"CARRIEIY'
Garnet B.
Mayor
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RickaJ;'d~"'7/~--~'--
Joseph M. McIlroy
Clerk
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