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Home My WebLink About04/21/1981 . . . Council Mi nutes Co unci 1 Minutes Delegations TOWN OF NEWCASTLE Apri 1 21 1981 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 22 1981 at 7 p.m. in Court Room #1 Present were: Mayor Garnet B. Rickard Councillor Ann Cowman Councillor Diane Hamre Councillor Marie Hubbard Councillor Maurice Prout Councillor Bruce Taylor Councillor Edward R. Woodyard Town Clerk, Joseph M. McIlroy Also Present: Mr. D. N. Smith, Director of Planning Mr. J. Dunham, Director of Public Works Mr. J. Caruana, Deputy-Director of Community Services Mr. K. Degroot, Treasurer Resolution #C-452-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the Minutes of the Council meeting held April 6 1981 be approved as read. "CARRIED" Mr. David Lawson, 46 Doreen Crescent, Bowmanville addressed Council regarding a proposal to convey land by the Bowmanville Creek area to C.L.O.C.A. He also presented a petition containing approximately 1000 signatures in this regard. Mr. Gordon Linton, 46 Scugog Street, Bowmanville spoke and endorsed Mr. Lawson's presentation, as also did Mrs. Judy Smith, 14 Roser Crescent, Bowmanville. Mr. Andrew Orr addressed Council regarding Ridge Pine Park Zoning By-Law and the Official Plan Amendment. Mayor Rickard vacated the Chair during this presentation declaring a conflict of interest and Councillor Hamre, Acting Mayor, took the Chair. Mr. Orr asked Council to endorse Items 4 and 5 of the Planning and Development Committee report dated April 13 1981. Mayor Rickard assumed the Chair. - . . . Council Minutes Communications Clarke Museum Board Shore 1 i ne Assistance Program Weed Control -2- April 21 1981 Mr. Ralph Harrison of the Bowmanville Jaycees addressed Council with regard to Bowmanville Week, July 5 through 11 1981 and submitted a letter in this regard. He indicated that the Jaycees require a letter of approval from Council in order to secure their liquor permit for the event. Resolution #C-453-81 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the Communications to be received for information be approved except for Item 1-5. 1-1 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Minutes of meeting held March 31 1981 1-2 Edward Gorecki, Office of The Prime Minister re property rights 1-3 Durham Regional Municipality re Fourth Annual Antique and Classic Car Auction 1-4 Board of Management for the Bowmanville Central Business Improvement Area minutes of meeting held April 2 1981 "CARRIED" Resolution #C-454-81 Moved by Councillor Prout, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the minutes of the Clarke Museum Board dated April 7 1981 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-455-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the letter dated April 6 1981 from the Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs regarding Shoreline Assistance Program be received for information. "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-456-81 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Prout THAT the letter dated April 6 1981 from Durham Region regarding weed control be received and that the Town Clerk implement the request contained therein and also report to Council with regards to the action taken regarding advertising. "CARRIED" . . . Council Mi nutes Wage settlement Ki nsmen Club Bike-a-thon Bell Canada rates -3- Apri 1 21 1981 Resolution #C-457-81 Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the letter dated April 3 1981 from the Town of Aylmer containing resolution regarding wage settlement to O.P.P. and provincial employees be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #C-458-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the foregoing resolution be amended to provide that the Town Clerk submit a report to the Finance and Administration Committee on this matter. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-459-81 Moved by Councillor Prout, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT Council concur with the request of the Kinsmen Club of Bowmanvi11e to hold a bike-a-thon on Saturday, May 2 1981 and that the police be advised. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-460-81 Moved by Councillor Prout, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the letter dated April 9 1981 from Bell Canada regarding telephone rates and listing be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #C-461-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the foregoing resolution be amended to provide that the company be requested to advise subscribers of the facility at the company's expense. "CARRIED" Councillor Hamre declared a conflict of interest in this resolution. . . . Council Minutes C1 a rke Museum Board Bowmanville Country Club Taxi Licence BMR Annual Luncheon N.N.B.E. Budget -4- April 21 1981 Resolution #C-462-81 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the letter dated April 9 1981 from the Clarke Museum Board regarding the appointment of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Robbins be referred back to the Board for clarification. "CARR! ED" Resolution #C-463-81 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Prout THAT the letter dated April 14 1981 from the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario regarding Bowmanvi11e Country Club be received for information and circulated as indicated. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-464-81 Moved by Councillor Prout, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT the report of the By-Law Enforcement Officer dated April 16 1981 regarding taxi licence for Mr. D. A. Wells be approved and the taxi licence issued to Mr. Wells. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-465-81 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the communications from the Bureau of Municipal Research regarding a meeting of May 7 1981 be received for i nformat i on "CARRIED" Resolution #C-466-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the letter dated April 16 1981 from The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education regarding their 1981 Budget be referred to the Treasurer to report to the Budget meeting on April 24 1981. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes Finance and Administration Committee Snow remova 1 Recreation and Cultural Services Bowmanvi 11 e Memori a 1 Arena -5- Apri 1 21 1981 Resolution #C-467-81 Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the Chairman's report of the Finance and Administration Committee held April 3 1981 be approved except for Items 1, 2 and 4. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-468-81 Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT item 1 of the fore9oin9 report be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-469-81 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT item 2 of the foregoing report be approved. Resolution #C-47D-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the foregoing resolution be referred for a joint report by the Treasurer and the Director of Community Services to the Community Services Committee on the impact in this resolution. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-471-81 Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT item 4 of the foregoing report be approved. "CARRI ED AS AMENDED" Resolution #C-472-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the foregoing resolution be amended to provide that the Director of Community Services report further to the Community Services Committee on the work to be done at the Arena "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes Special Community Servi ces Commi ttee Meeting Planning and Development Committee Ridge Pi ne Park Ridge Pine Park -6- Apri 1 21 1981 Resolution #C-473-81 Moved by Councillor Prout, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the Chairman's report of the Special Meeting of the Community Services Committee held on April 2 1981 be approved and that Council compliment Dr. McArthur and members of the Committee for a job well done. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-474-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the Chairman's report of the Planning and Development Committee held on April 13 1981 be approved except for items 4, 5 and 17. "CARRI ED" Mayor Rickard vacated the Chair for items 4 and 5 declaring a confl i ct of interest and Counci 11 or Hamre took the Cha i r. Resolution #C-475-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT item 4 of the foregoing report be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-476-81 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT item 5 of the foregoing report be approved. "CARRIED" Recorded Vote: Counci 11 or Cowman........ Yea Councillor Hubbard.......Yea Councillor Prout.........Yea Councillor Taylor........Nay Councillor Woodyard......Yea Councillor Hamre.........Yea Mayor Rickard assumed the Chair. . . . Council Minutes Land Purchase Bowmanvi11e Creek 1 ands Public Works Committee -7- April 21 1981 Resolution #C-477-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Prout THAT item 17 of the foregoing report be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-478-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT item 12 of the foregoing report be reconsidered. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-479-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT item 12 of the foregoing report be approved. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #C-480-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT item 12 of the foregoing report be amended to provide that C.L.O.C.A. convey any required easements for services to the Region of Durham for a nominal amount of $2.00. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-481-81 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT the Chairman of the Public Works Committee's report of meeting held April 14 1981 be approved except for items 3, 4, 11, 12 and 13. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-482-81 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Prout THAT item 3 of the foregoing report be approved. . . . Council Minutes Access Permit Mary Street Burketon Crushed Gravel Equipment Reserve Fund -8- April 21 1981 Resolution #C-483-8l Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT WHEREAS the applicant concerned - Res. W-52-80, item 3, 4th Report, Public Works Comm., suggests a compromise that may be in agreement with the majority of abutting owners and whereas under present terms trees are being cut and removed from said property and it is the site of garbage and litter, BE IT RESOLVED that item 3 of Public Works Report #4 be referred back to Public Works Staff for further consultation with the parties involved and a recommendation made to the Committee within one months time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-484-8l Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Prout THAT item 4 of the foregoing report be approved. Resolution #C-485-8l Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT item 4 of the foregoing report be referred back to the Director of Public Works to clarify the ownership of property. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-486-8l Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT item 11 of the foregoing report be approved. Resolution #C-487-8l Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT item 11 and 12 of the foregoing report be referred to Report #11 later in the meeting. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-488-8l Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Prout THAT item 13 of the foregoing report be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes Motocross Race Joe Tomina Anima 1 Care Seminar Land purchase Organization Cha rt Building Progress Report -9- Apri 1 21 1981 Resolution #C-489-81 Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the Town Clerk's report re Motocross Race be received and referred back to the Management Committee for further recommendations. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-490-81 Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the Town Clerk's report re Mr. Joe Tomina be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-491-81 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the Town Clerk's report re seminar for Animal Care Officers be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-492-81 Moved by Councillor Prout, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the Town Clerk's report re Newcastle Hydro Electric Commission re purchase of land be approved. "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-493-81 Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT Mr. David J. D. Sims's report re Organization Chart dated April 15 1981 be approved. "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-494-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the Building Progress Report for the month of March 1981 be approved. "CARRIED" Council Mi nutes . Recess Road Treatment . Crushed Gravel Prime and Surface Treatment . -10- April 21 1981 Resolution #C-495-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT there be a five-minute recess. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-496-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the Director of Public Works's report dated April 16 1981 re9arding road treatment be referred back to the Director of Public Works to report to Council on the impact of living within his maintenance budget. Recorded Vote: Councillor Cowman.......... Yea Councillor Hamre........... Yea Councillor Hubbard.........Yea Council 1 or Prout........... Yea Councillor Taylor..........Nay Councillor Woodyard........Yea Mayor Rickard..............Nay "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-497-81 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Prout THAT item 11 of the Public Works Committee report dated April 14 1981 be approved. Recorded Vote: Councillor Cowman.........Nay Councillor Hamre..........Yea Councillor Hubbard........Yea Councillor Prout..........Yea Councillor Taylor.........Nay Councillor Woodyard.......Yea Mayor Ri ckard. . . . . . . . . . . . . Nay "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-498-81 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Prout THAT item 12 of the foregoing report be approved. Recorded Vote: Counci 11 or Cowman........ Nay Councillor Hamre.........Nay Councillor Hubbard.......Nay Councillor Prout.........Yea Councillor Taylor........Yea Councillor Woodyard......Yea Mayor Rickard............ Yea "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes Extension of hour Mayor's report Bowmanvi 11 e Jaycees -11- Apri 1 21 1981 Resolution #C-499-8l Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT item 12 of the foregoing report be referred to be considered at the same time as the Director's report on road treatment dated April 16 1981. "MOTION LOST" Resolution #C-500-8l Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT there be a ten-minute extension of the hour of adjournment. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #C-50l-8l Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the hour of adjournment be extended to finish the items on the agenda. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-502-8l Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT the Mayor's report regarding Resolution #C-434-8l (Mr. K. Hooper) be received for information. "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-503-8l Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT the Mayor's report dated April 21 1981 regarding Resolution #C-437-8l (Mrs. Novak) be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-504-8l Moved by Councillor Prout, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the delegation from the Jaycees regarding Bowmanville Week be acknowledged and the request contained in their letter dated April 20 1981 regarding letter of approval for liquor licence be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes Bowmanvi 11e Creek By-Law 81-41 Clarke Townshi p Hall By-Law 81-45 81-46 81-47 -12- April 21 1981 Resolution #C-505-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the delegation of Mr. Lawson and others regarding Bowmanville Creek and the petition presented be acknowledged and that Mr. Lawson be advised of the action taken. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #C-506-81 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT the foregoing resolution be amended to provide that Mr. Lawson be advised to contact the Director of Public Works to find out if he can accommodate the garbage collection within his budget. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-507-81 Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the second reading of By-Law 81-41 be tabled until after the Traffic Study for Orono. "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-508-81 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws: By-Law 81-45 being a by-law to amend By-Law 79-104 being a by-law to provide for the Maintenance, Management, Regulation and Control of Cemeteries in the Town of Newcastle By-Law 81-46 being a by-law to amend By-Law Number 76-25, as amended, of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle By-Law 81-47 being a by-law to amend By-Law 79-1, being a by-law for the regulation of parking, standing or stopping on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle and that the said by-laws be now read a first time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-509-81 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the second reading of the following by-laws be approved: 81-45, 81-46, 81-47. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes Hydro Trees Regional Representation Orono Park Site -13- April 21 1981 Resolution #C-510-81 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the third and final reading of the following by-laws be approved: 81-45, 81-46, 81-47. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-511-81 Moved by Councillor Woodyard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT Whereas the Ontario Hydro has offered trees for planting on Town property and whereas the Town has no suitable land for such planting; THEREFORE be it resolved that Ontario Hydro be authorized to offer the trees to the Ganaraska Conservation Authority and that all parties be notified. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-512-81 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT Whereas a notice of motion has been presented to the Council of the Region of Durham suggesting a possible reduction in the number of Regional representatives from the Town of Newcastle on Regional Council; THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Newcastle go on record as being opposed to any such reduction and that His Worship the Mayor forward a letter to Regional Council for the meeting of April 29 1981 stating our opposition and outlining the very valid reasons supporting our objection. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-513-81 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Woodyard WHEREAS the municipally owned lot at the south end of the Orono Estates, (namely Lot 21) in its mainly unmaintained condition is unsightly and could be hazardous due to litter and whereas the majority of residents in this area are younger families with children too young to travel to and use the Orono Park unaccompanied by an adult, and whreas the Park Reserve Fund and a portion of lot levies are to be used for park needs in the area, Council Mi nutes . By-Law 81-48 . Adjournment . -14- Apri 1 21 1981 BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of Planning in conjunction with the Director of Community Services bring forward to the Planning Committee a report on the feasibility of establishing a "mini-parkette" on said property with an estimated cost and suggested funding. "CARRIED" Mayor Rickard vacated the Chair because of a conflict of interest for the passing of the confirming by-law. Councillor Hamre also declared a conflict of interest. Councillor Hubbard was appointed the Acting Mayor for the passage of this by-law. Resolution #C-514-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT leave be granted to introduce By-Law 81-48 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle at this meeting held on the 21st day of April 1981 and that the said by-law be now read a first time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-515-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the second reading of By-Law 81-48 be approved. Recorded Vote: Councillor Cowman........Nay Councillor Prout.........yea Councillor Taylor........yea Councillor Woodyard......yea Councillor Hubbard.......yea "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-516-81 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the third and final reading of By-Law 81-48 be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Rickard assumed the Chair. Resolution #C-517-81 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Woodyard THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:25 p.m. "CARRIED" . f / Garnet B. Ri ckard:? ~f v.~.~/?,,,y.-., ""ph M. M'Il""riJ.~kz: Clerk ~ . (/____