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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/11/2007 Council Meeting Minutes JUNE 11, 2007 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June 11, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Foster led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor J. Abernethy Councillor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim Councillor W. Woo Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Deputy Fire Chief, M. Berney, attended until 8:20 p.m. Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella, attended until 8:30 p.m. Director of Community Services, J. Caruana, attended until 8:20 p.m. Director of Planning Services, D. Crome, attended until 8:30 p.m. Solicitor, D. Hefferon Manager of Operations, F. Horvath, attended until 8:20 p.m. Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano, attended until 8:20 p.m. Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor, attended until 8:20 p.m. Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Fleming, attended until 8:20 p.m. Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Hooper indicated he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of Dave Wilson and Correspondence Item D - 8. Mayor Abernethy indicated he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 1 of Unfinished Business - Addendum to Report CLD-020-07. Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - June 11, 2007 MINUTES Resolution #C-313-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 28, 2007, be approved. “CARRIED” DELEGATIONS Resolution #C-314-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Wendy Bracken, Anthony Wood, Dave Wilson and Shirley Crago be added to the list of delegations. “CARRIED” Libby Racansky addressed Council concerning Item 4 of Report # 1 – Application for Removal of Holding Symbol – Claret Investments Limited and 1361189 Ontario Limited expressing concern with the removal of the holding symbol as the developer’s draft plan of subdivision will impact lands not owned by him and that sufficient consideration has not be given to the surrounding areas, residents, the wetland and its inhabitants. Ms. Racansky hopes that area residents can turn to the municipality for assistance if problems arise in the future as she feels residents will be exposed to increased power failures, West Nile virus and water shortages. Ms. Racansky is requesting that staff keep her informed of any issues that will affect her property. She also expressed concern with the development process as she feels it is not consistent with orderly and phased development and is not consistent with the Ontario Municipal Board decision and conditions of approval. Ms. Racansky requested she be provided with all documentation pertaining to this Ontario Municipal Board case. Cathy Bradford addressed Council on behalf of Marva Ward and other residents of East Beach Road concerning Correspondence Item D – 3 to bring to Council’s attention erosion problems on municipally-owned waterfront properties at the foot of Port Darlington Road. Ms. Bradford acknowledged that the park project has been postponed to 2011; however, she stated dozens of feet of property have already been lost, including several apple trees and noted a beautiful tree is about to be swept into the lake. Ms. Bradford believes that it is the municipality’s responsibility to protect its investment and that a temporary solution to shore up the land could be attained with minimal cost. Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - June 11, 2007 Terry Caswell addressed Council on behalf of the Committee of Clarke Constituents for the Environment concerning Energy From Waste. Ms. Caswell expressed concern that the residents of Clarington are being asked to comment on the acceptance of an Energy From Waste facility in Clarington with a lack of information on the type of incineration, the health concerns, the levels of emissions and the types of particulate to be emitted. Ms. Caswell feels it is not possible to make a sound argument when so little information is available. She acknowledged that none of the proposed options are free of pollution and questioned whether the Regions will use cutting edge technology that will cut emissions. Ms. Caswell feels that the municipality needs a peer review with a Clarington perspective, and that the municipality should be given adequate funding, paid for by all residents in York and Durham Regions. She feels that Clarington needs to put forward a united front to protect the municipality’s interests and that Council needs to be strong, united and informed in order to make the correct responses and decisions and that the Regions of York and Durham owe it to the residents of Clarington to inform citizens and to make all possible efforts to be open and above board with all of their presentations and options. In summary, Ms. Caswell questioned if this proposal is a done deal and if it makes no difference what the citizens think, then the public needs to know. Ms. Caswell submitted her comments in writing. Alexandra Bennett, Executive Director, Precautionary Principle, addressed Council concerning Energy From Waste. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Bennett highlighted the impacts of waste incineration on human health. She provided a definition of a microscopic nanoparticle and reviewed the nanometre scale stating there are huge gaps in science now in what information is known regarding nanoparticulate infiltration. Ms. Bennett overviewed a list of individual contaminants identified in the air emissions of a municipal waste incineration plant, focusing on benzene and HCB, a persistent chemical slated for complete eradication. Ms. Bennett reviewed the types of thermal technology – gasification, plasma arc and incineration and highlighted the South Burnaby, British Columbia facility. Ms. Bennett referred to National and International legislation acknowledging Canada’s support of the Stockholm Convention on pollution. Ms. Bennett summarized by stating it has taken over 30 years of cooperation between the Federal and Provincial governments and industry to reduce dioxin, furan and mercury and questioned the logic of creating these substances and releasing them in nanoparticles into the environment. Wendy Bracken addressed Council concerning Energy From Waste stating all thermal treatment facilities produce toxic emissions noting incineration, with its high combustion temperatures, produces nanoparticles which allow the release of toxins in particles so small that they evade the best state of the art scrubbing devices in the stack and are emitted into the atmosphere. She noted the particles do not disappear but go into the air, onto the land and make their way up the food chain. She stated there are no government regulations in place regarding nanoparticulate and expressed concern that Council would be willing to allow Durham Region to have Clarington host a facility which emits such toxins that cannot be contained and that have the potential to travel worldwide. Ms. Bracken feels the proposed incinerator Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - June 11, 2007 should not be considered a made-in-Durham solution to the Region’s waste problem as waste will need to be imported from other regions and that toxic emissions will be exported beyond Durham’s borders. Wendy Bracken urged Council to take a preventative and precautionary stand and not be a willing host. She urged Council to carefully consider and examine the sources of all information when formulating a decision and cautioned Council to remember however, when viewing various thermal treatment facilities in Europe that Canada does not have the same stringent laws and restrictions on chemicals permitted in the materials which will be incinerated. In summary, Wendy Bracken stated she will continue to urge Regional Council to revisit the consideration of all reasonable alternatives, including a Zero Waste Strategy and to include health issues as paramount as part of their consideration. Ms. Bracken submitted her comments in writing. In response to questions, Ms. Bracken referenced Health Canada’s website as the source of information. Anthony Wood addressed Council concerning Energy From Waste, suggesting the Ogilvie Report which represents a summary of all the questions and answers from meetings to discuss incineration should be referred to as it will point the direction for Council to take. Mr. Wood expressed concern that issues have not been addressed prior to making a decision on whether an incinerator should be located in this area. He suggested Clarington “Lead the Way” and set up a program to further reduce waste as an alternative. Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of rd Dave Wilson as he is a member of a band which is booked as part of the 3 Annual Canada Day in Clarington Celebration’s entertainment. Councillor Hooper vacated his chair and refrained from discussion on this matter. Dave Wilson, Rotary Club of Courtice, addressed Council concerning rd Correspondence Item D - 8 regarding the 3 Annual Canada Day in Clarington Celebration and Fireworks Display to be held at the Garnet Rickard Complex on July 1, 2007. Mr. Wilson outlined events and activities planned for the day and invited Council to partner with the Club to bring the event to Clarington and build upon the tradition. He advised as a fundraising event for the Club, the majority of funds raised will go to the Regional Cancer Centre through the Heroes of Hope Campaign and a portion of the funds will continue to support the Field of Dreams project – the revitalization of the Courtice South Memorial Park. Mr. Wilson requested Council’s financial commitment in the amount of $5,000. Shirley Crago addressed Council concerning Energy From Waste in opposition to the project to build an incinerator in Clarington. Ms. Crago expressed concern with the dangers of emissions from incinerators such as furans and dioxins in nanoparticulate format noting there are no safe minimum levels of exposure to these chemicals. Ms. Crago displayed a bottle of rainwater she collected showing discolouration and sediment and questioned the logic of creating more pollution by building an incinerator. She stated this will affect every resident of Durham Region but she will be Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - June 11, 2007 most affected as she lives next to three of the sites for the proposed facility. Ms. Crago feels Clarington should make it clear that it is an unwilling host as incineration will increase health care costs and will not eliminate the need for landfill. In summary, Ms. Crago recommended that Council reject incineration on the basis of dangers to health, stress in the EA that Public Health and environmental concerns are primary issues in any waste disposal solution and that it is Council’s duty to impress upon Regional Council that Clarington is an absolute unwilling host to an incinerator. COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-315-07 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the communications to be received for information be approved. “CARRIED” I - 1 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board A01.NE dated May 8, 2007 I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated A01.CL May 9, 2007. I - 3 Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated May 9, 2007. A01.CL I - 4 Kim Gavine, Executive Director, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation, M07.GE forwarding a copy of their progress report, “A Foundation for Success on the Oak Ridges Moraine”, summarizing the work of the Foundation since its inception in 2002, outlining their achievements and significant findings, and identifying work that remains to be done. I - 5 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, forwarding C10.GE correspondence to Martha Pettit, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that Oshawa City Council supports the addition of one Durham Regional Council member to each of Ajax, Clarington and Whitby as the preferred composition of Regional Council for 2010. Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - June 11, 2007 I - 6 Janice Willett, MD, FRCSC, President, Ontario Medical Association S00.GE advising that staff of the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) will be A04.AM attending the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference in Ottawa in August, 2007, and inviting Members of Council to visit OMA’s exhibit to discuss opportunities to work together to ensure Ontario is a healthier place for patients, existing doctors and those considering our communities as a location to practice. I - 7 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council C10.GE that on May 30, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following resolution pertaining to the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee 2006 Annual Report and 2007 Workplan: “a) THAT Report #2007-P-36 of the Commissioner of Planning be received as the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee’s annual report on its activities in 2006; b) THAT the 2007 Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee’s Workplan, as outlined in Attachment #2 to Report #2007-P-36 be approved; and c) THAT a copy of Report #2007-P-36 be forwarded to the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee, the Durham Federation of Agriculture, the GTA Agricultural Action Committee, and the Area Municipalities.” I - 8 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council C10.GE that on May 30, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following resolution pertaining to the Federal Pickering Lands: “a) THAT Transport Canada be requested to accelerate their comprehensive due diligence review of the studies submitted by the Greater Toronto Airports authority assessing the need for a Regional/reliever airport on the Federal Pickering Lands, and further to include the public in an independent peer review; b) THAT Transport Canada and Environment Canada be requested to include a study of the economic and environmental effects rising fuel prices, peak oil and greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change would have on future Air Transportation and the needs analysis of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority Pickering Airport Plan; Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - June 11, 2007 c) THAT Transport Canada and the Federal Government be requested to initiate a study of alternative land uses to include green energy production as an alternative to fossil fuels, as well as, the contribution the Federal Pickering Lands could make in addressing future food security issues and climate change preparedness in the GTA; d) THAT the Federal Government remain committed to protecting the Federal Pickering Lands; e) THAT the Regional Council indicate to Transport Canada and to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority that Council fully expects both bodies to protect the aviation industry in Durham Region during the review process for the proposed Pickering Airport by: i) providing financial support to the City of Oshawa for the operation of Oshawa Municipal Airport; and ii) providing full and fair compensation to the citizens of Oshawa for their investment into the Oshawa Municipal Airport; and f) THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada; the Federal Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, the Premier of Ontario; the Ontario Minister of Transportation; the Federal and Provincial Opposition Parties; MP’s and MPP’s; the Greater Toronto Airports Authority; and the Area Municipalities.” I - 9 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council C10.GE that on May 30, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following resolution pertaining to the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee 2006 Annual Report and 2007 Workplan: “a) THAT Report #2007-P-37 of the Commissioner of Planning be received as the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee’s annual report on its activities in 2006; b) THAT the 2007 Durham Environmental Advisory Committee’s Workplan, as outlined in Attachment #2 to Report #2007-P-37 be approved; and c) THAT a copy of Report #2007-P-37 be forwarded to the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee and the Area Municipalities.” Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - June 11, 2007 I - 10 John C. Rycroft, Manager, Financial Services, Durham Regional P17.GE Police, providing the rationale supporting the recent change to the Police Service Pay Duty Directive and Policy requiring payment in advance of services in order to streamline the administrative processing and to eliminate potential losses related to collection actions; advising that they have relaxed the requirement for their partner municipalities in not requiring the payment to be certified cheque or money order; and expressing appreciation to staff for their efforts in making these changes work in the best interest of all parties. The correspondence indicated that all efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of the municipality in any emergency circumstances. I - 11 Ian D. Macnab, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha A01.KA Conservation, inviting the public to participate in a community clean up of the future East Cross Forest Conservation Area located in the southeastern section of Scugog Township on June 9, 2007. Interested volunteers are asked to meet at the corner of Boundary Road and Murphy Roads at 9:30 a.m. CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION Resolution #C-316-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items D - 4 to D - 9, inclusive. “CARRIED” D - 1 Jean Graham, Chairperson, Newcastle Lions Club, requesting th M02.GE Council’s support for their 13 Annual ‘Walk for Dog Guides’, a 5 km and 10 km fundraising walk through Newcastle on Saturday, October 6, 2007, in support of Dog Guide Teams to assist the blind, deaf and physically challenged; and, extending an invitation to members of Council, staff and the public to participate in the walk. (Approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - June 11, 2007 D - 2 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council C10.GE that on May 30, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following resolution pertaining to the new Durham Region Forest Conservation By-law: “a) THAT Planning Committee authorize staff to circulate Report #2007-P-43 of the Commissioner of Planning and the draft Regional Forest Conservation By-law, attached as Appendix 1 to Report #2007-P-43, to the Area Municipalities, the Conservation Authorities in Durham Region, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee and the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee for their review and comment; b) THAT Regional staff be directed to hold public consultations to obtain further comments on the draft Regional Forest Conservation By-law; and c) THAT Regional staff report back to Planning Committee on the comments received and to present a recommended Regional Forest Conservation By-law for Council approval.” (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services and to the Municipal Clerk) D - 3 Marva Ward expressing concern with erosion problems occurring on E05.GE municipally-owned waterfront properties at the foot of Port Darlington Road and requesting the erosion problems be immediately addressed to preserve the land and protect the municipality’s investment for future development of a community park. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering Services) D - 4 Claire Mumford advising she is planning a fundraising event to M02.GE support an ill co-worker at her home in Burketon on Saturday, June 16, 2007, that will require on-street parking to accommodate visitors and requesting that parking restrictions not be enforced on Boundary Road, west of Old Scugog Road for that day. She indicates that Boundary Road is a dead-end street and that all six affected neighbours plan to attend the event and have no objection to the waiver of parking restrictions, if granted. Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - June 11, 2007 Resolution #C-317-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the request from Claire Mumford that parking restrictions not be enforced on Boundary Road, west of Old Scugog Road on Saturday, June 16, 2007, be endorsed. “CARRIED” D - 5 Lesley Parnell, Acting Deputy Clerk, Township of Smith-Ennismore- C10.GE Lakefield advising Council that on April 24, 2007, the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield adopted a By-law restricting Cosmetic Use of Pesticides for non-agricultural lands effective March 1, 2008; and requesting Council to join with other municipalities in Ontario to petition the Province of Ontario to take control on cosmetic use pesticides and to pass legislation that will ensure a more uniform approach and a fairer and easier enforcement process. Resolution #C-318-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D – 5 be referred to the Director of Operations. “CARRIED” D - 6 Linda Thompson, Mayor, Municipality of Port Hope, requesting the Municipality of Clarington to support Port Hope in their efforts to secure the Wesleyville lands as a nuclear electric energy power supply site. Resolution #C-319-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 be received for information. “CARRIED” Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - June 11, 2007 D - 7 Sandra Richardson, CMO, Deputy Clerk, City of Kawartha Lakes C10.GE advising Council that the City of Kawartha Lakes recently passed the following resolution: “THAT the Provincial Government be requested to formulate a province-wide integrated goose management plan of action and any necessary funding to address the growing concern that municipalities with public waterfront green spaces and beaches have with respect to Canada Geese using such spaces and thereby impacting on the water quality and recreational use of these public spaces; THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to AMO and other municipalities in Ontario to seek support; and THAT a copy of this resolution be also forwarded to Natural Resources Canada, Wildlife Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, the Ministry of Community and Social Services, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Haliburton Kawartha Pineridge Health Unit, as well as MP Barry Devolin and MPP Laurie Scott.” Resolution #C-320-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the resolution from the City of Kawartha Lakes concerning a Province- Wide Integrated Goose Management Plan of Action be endorsed. “CARRIED” Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence rd Item D - 8 as he is a member of a band which is booked as part of the 3 Annual Canada Day in Clarington Celebration’s entertainment. Councillor Hooper vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on this matter. D – 8 Ferd Longo, President, Rotary Club of Courtice, advising of plans for rd M02.GE the 3 Annual Canada Day in Clarington Celebration and Fireworks F11.GE display, a fundraising event for the Rotary Club of Courtice, to be held at the Garnet B. Rickard Complex on July 1, 2007, and requesting the Municipality to consider an investment of $3,000 in the event to assist with promotion and advertising. As a partner, the Municipality will be publicly recognized and identified in and on all of the advertising and promotional material. As well, the Municipality will be recognized throughout the event with banner presence and through public announcements programmed throughout the evening. Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - June 11, 2007 Resolution #C-321-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster rd THAT the Rotary Club of Courtice be provided with $2,500 in support of the 3 Annual Canada Day in Clarington Celebration and Fireworks Display. “CARRIED” D – 9 David Chisling, Director, Been There, and Richard Toms, Director, M02.GE Visual Arts Centre, requesting permission to erect a small bronze plaque to recognize men and women of service clubs from Bowmanville in the “Birch Trees and Daffodils” Garden across from the Visual Arts Centre; and advising that there will be no cost to the Municipality or the Visual Arts Centre for the stone, bronze plaque or installation and that youth from the “Been There” project and their supervisors will assume care and maintenance of the trees and daffodils. Resolution #C-322-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be referred to the Director of Operations. “CARRIED” MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report June 8, 2007. Resolution #C-323-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of June 8, 2007 be approved, with the exception of Item #24. “CARRIED” Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - June 11, 2007 Item #24 Resolution #C-324-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Item #24 of Report #1 be lifted from the table. “CARRIED” Resolution #C-325-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the schedule of meetings be amended to include a General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting and a Council meeting on Monday, July 30, 2007. “CARRIED” Report # 2 – Confidential Report EGD-043-07 regarding a Legal Matter Report # 3 – Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor Regarding a Legal Matter Resolution #C-326-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Reports #2 and #3 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a “closed” session of Council. “CARRIED” UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Abernethy stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Addendum to Report CLD-020-07 as it relates to his Election Campaign Expenses. Mayor Abernethy vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on this matter. Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting. Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - June 11, 2007 Resolution #C-327-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for introduction of a motion to reconsider Resolution #C-276-07. “CARRIED” Resolution #C-328-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the Addendum to Report CLD-020-07 be tabled for two weeks to allow the Municipal Clerk to find the services an auditor to complete the Compliance Audit. “CARRIED” Mayor Abernethy re-assumed the Chair. Resolution #C-329-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegations of Terry Caswell, Alexandra Bennett, Wendy Bracken, Anthony Wood and Shirley Crago be received and that they be thanked for bringing their concerns forward. “CARRIED” OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Trim advised of four major construction projects approved by the Region within the Municipality of Clarington including reconstruction of 6.4 kilometres of Regional Road 18 from Hill Street to Concession Road 5 at a cost of $800,000, reconstruction of 2.9 kilometres of Regional Road 57 from Regional Road 20 north to the CPR Overpass at a cost of $350,000, improvements to Martin Road at Longworth Avenue including the signal lights at a cost of $260,000, and reconstruction of 1.9 kilometres of Courtice Road from Baseline Road to Bloor Street at a cost of $300,000. In addition, he noted the reconstruction of Mill Street in Newcastle from Durham #2 to the 401 Bridge has been scheduled for next year. Lafarge Construction Company has been awarded the four projects and work will commence in June and is anticipated to be finished in August. Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - June 11, 2007 Councillor Foster stated he attended an event on Sunday for the Friends of Second Marsh and presented Mayor Abernethy with a plaque recognizing the Municipality as a supporting patron. Councillor Woo stated he attended the tanker accreditation test for Clarington Fire and Emergency Services on Sunday. Clarington crews achieved 600 gallons of water per minute, an achievement which could potentially allow rural residents to save money on their household fire insurance. Councillor Woo extended congratulations to the fire fighters who were in attendance. In response to a question concerning property insurance costs for rural residents, Deputy Chief Berney explained the Fire Underwriters Survey makes a recommendation according to our performance as to applying an insurance relief in rural areas; however, whether an insurance company applies relief is at their discretion. Councillor Hooper stated he represented the Municipality at the “Motorcycle Ride for Dad” Event on Saturday, June 9, 2007, in support of prostate cancer and was also a Judge at the Battle of the Bands Competition. Councillor Hooper presented Mayor Abernethy with a T-shirt from the Battle of the Bands Competition. Resolution #C-330-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the meeting be “closed” in order to consider legal matters. “CARRIED” The meeting resumed in open session at 8:45 p.m. Resolution #C-331-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the actions taken during the “closed” session of Council be ratified. “CARRIED” Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - June 11, 2007 Resolution #C-332-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of an item of new business at this time. “CARRIED” Resolution #C-333-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance/Treasurer be authorized to join the Durham Region’s delegation’s tour of Energy From Waste sites. “CARRIED” BY-LAWS Resolution #C-334-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2007-125 to 2007-139, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time. “CARRIED” 2007-125 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (1044960 Ontario Limited) 2007-126 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2007-032, being a by-law to appoint Members to the Clarington Museums and Archives Board 2007-127 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2007-031, being a by-law to appoint Members to the Municipal Heritage Committee 2007-128 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Claret Investments Limited and 1361189 Ontario Limited) Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - June 11, 2007 2007-129 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (289143 Ontario Limited – Westvale) 2007-130 Being a by-law to exempt certain portions of Registered Plans 40M-2240 from Part Lot Control (Darlington Springs Ltd. -The Kaitlin Group) 2007-131 Being a by-law passed under Section 23.1 of the Municipal Act thereby delegating to staff the authority to make decisions on whether planning applications submitted pursuant to the Planning Act and Conservation Land Statute Amendment Act, 2006 are deemed complete 2007-132 Being a by-law to require all land owners/applicants to pre-consult with municipal planning staff prior to the submission of applications, plans and drawings to the Municipality of Clarington for all Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Draft Plans of Subdivision, Draft Plans of Condominium and Site Plans 2007-133 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2006-152, being a by-law to provide for the maintenance, management, regulation and control of the cemeteries in the Municipality of Clarington 2007-134 Being a by-law to Govern the Emergency and Fire Services, to Authorize the Provision of Mutual Aid and Automatic Response and to Repeal By-law 84-68 and By-law 94-172 2007-135 Being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer 2007-136 Being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer 2007-137 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Kendal Community Association for the lease of Kendal Community Centre, 6742 Regional Road 18 2007-138 Being a by-law to establish a Board of Management to operate museums on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-laws 79-67, 2002-45, 2003-56, 2003-155 and 2004-10 2007-139 Being a by-law to authorize the purchase agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and William Tonno Construction Ltd., in respect to the purchase of Parcel C as attached, former Town of Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - June 11, 2007 Resolution #C-335-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2007-125 to 2007-139, inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Abernethy and Councillor Hooper stated pecuniary interests earlier in the meeting, and refrained from voting on the confirming by-law. Mayor Abernethy vacated his chair and Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting. CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-336-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2007-140 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 11 th day of June, 2007, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-337 -07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2007-140 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-338-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:54 p.m. ~ 2:J