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PRAYER
ROLL CALL
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Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
January 28, 2002
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on January 28,2002, at 7:00 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers.
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Ping Ie
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Keyzers
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this
meeting.
The Mayor advised Council that he has spoken to Judy Spring,
Chair, Lakeridge Health Bowmanville and that she advises that the
Obstetrics section of Lakeridge Health Bowmanville will not be
closing.
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Resolution #C-040-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
January 14, 2002, be approved.
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Roger Anderson, Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham, appeared
before Council to speak about the work that has been
accomplished in the year 2001 and to talk briefly about the
challenges and opportunities ahead. Regional accomplishments
are what we have achieved together with participation of Council
and all of Durham Region. As Councillors you represent
Bowmanville and Courtice, but ultimately we must do what is best
for Clarington as a community. Some services require special
expertise and expensive infrastructure, like water supply, sewage
treatment and policing. These activities need deeper pockets than
our individual towns and cities can muster on their own. Some very
costly responsibilities were downloaded to us by the Province. And
some issues, like the environment and transportation, don't stop at
municipal boundaries. On these items, we must work together for
the best results for taxpayers. Regional government provides the
opportunity to do exactly that. In 2001, we accomplished the
following together:
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proactive role with York and Peel in developing a strategy for
protecting the Oak Ridges Moraine. This strategy was a
foundation for the plan the Province eventually adopted;
participating with the conservation authorities in a tri-region
study to measure and track ground water resources on the
Moraine;
administering over 6400 social housing units in Durham, of
which 1276 units are owned by the Region;
formed a Chairman's Affordable Housing Task Force
developed a vision and plan for the Highway 2 corridor and
main central area of Courtice;
first full year of Regional delivery of Provincial Offences Act;
improved insurance coverage with the Durham Insurance
Pool;
evolving Provincial-Municipal Relationship;
Reviewing Regional Official Plan; and
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. Improving our transportation system with Highway 407.
Mr. Anderson is confident that years of dedication will payoff with a
positive decision this summer announcing the Durham site as the
successful Iter bid. The Province is investing $60 million to provide
places for up to 6,500 students at the University of Ontario Institute
of Technology. Another building block for the future is the
proposed new Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant.
In the past 5 years, Regional capital investment in projects
benefiting Clarington exceeded $20 million. Over $8 million was
spent on water supply projects, $7.3 million was invested in
sanitary sewers, and regional roads projects cost $4.8 million. In
the next 5 years, the capital expenditures to the benefit of
Clarington will rise to $139.9 million. In addition to the $100 million
for the Courtice sewage treatment plant, projects totalling $39.9
million are planned.
The following projects are scheduled for 2002:
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replacement and construction of new sanitary sewers and
watermains in conjunction with the Clarington road program;
new sanitary sewers are proposed on Baseline Road near
Westside Drive and on Courtice Road near Westmore
Street;
$4 million feedermain project along Baseline, Haines Street
and Highway 2 from Mearns Avenue south to Mearns
Avenue North in Bowmanville; and
intersection improvements at Taunton Road and Liberty
Street and Highway 2 and Sandringham Drive.
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Mayor Mutton along with Sandra Keast and Mary Ann MacPherson,
Pathfinders, presented the Duke of Edinborourgh Awards to Dana
Keast, Crystal MacPherson and Lisa Cupelli. The Duke of
Edinborourgh Award is a challenge to young Canadians between
14 - 25 years of age. The award is intended to help participants
discover their potential within their communities and the world.
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Mayor Mutton along with Bruce Taylor, Assistant Director of the
Community Services Department, presented the Clarington Youth
Advisory Committee Art Contest awards to John Mitchell,
Jeremy Ordag, Caitlin Cameron and Jennifer Stewart. The
Clarington Youth Advisory Committee hosted a Youth Art Contest
whose theme was "Diversity", open to all youth in Clarington and
invited all schools to participate. Eighty entries were received from
the various schools throughout Clarington. Honourable mentions
included Elaine Lowe, Kaitlyn Bourden, Holly Diensthuber, Amanda
Gauthier, and Keith Booth.
Mayor Mutton presented Phyllis Dewell and Frank Lockhart with
certificates for the 2001 Heritage Community Recognition Program.
Phyllis Dewell is recognized for significant accomplishments in the
"built heritage preservation" category and Frank Lockhart is
recognized for significant accomplishments to natural heritage
preservation.
Sher Leetooze and Bob Radcliffe, President, Toronto Cornish
Association, appeared before Council representing two
organizations, the Toronto Cornish Association, whose members
reside mainly in the GT A, and the Cornish American Heritage
Society, whose members reside across North America. The
objectives of the Toronto Cornish Association are to preserve our
Cornish heritage and to stimulate interest in our Cornish traditions,
local history, genealogy, and culture. Some of the purposes of the
Cornish American Heritage Society are to recognize the courage of
Cornish immigrant, the contribution they made to the communities
where they settled and worked and to encourage informational and
social gatherings on a scheduled basis, usually every two years.
They appeared before Council for the following reasons:
1. To tell Council who they are, what they are planning, why
Bowmanville and how they will benefit the area;
2. Requesting financial help. At the last gathering the local
municipality whose population is 2,600 donated $1,600 to
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3. To ask for help in other areas. At the last two gatherings the
Cornish flag was flown from main street lampposts. They
may have a parade. They need help with publicity, as they
would like many more local volunteers, a paragraph about
the gathering in municipal literature sent to residents would
be helpful. Gratis or a preferred rate for the rental of the
Garnet Rickard Centre for the banquet would be
appreciated.
Resolution #C-041-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Council recess for 10 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m.
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Resolution #C-042-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the communications to be received for information be
approved with the exception of Item I - 6.
"CARRIED"
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Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee meeting dated
December 12, 2001.
(Received for Information)
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John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking Council for copying him on
the November letter to Minister Flaherty regarding assessment of
the Darlington Nuclear Generating station, along with other nuclear
power stations in Ontario for the purpose of property taxation.
(Received for Information)
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Big Bike for Stroke Chain Letter, advising Council that the Big Bike
is riding into town on Saturday, May 25, 2002. Register your team
by Friday, January 25 for the change to win a wonderful golf
package at Royal Ashburn Golf Club. Golf nine holes, share a cart
and enjoy a delicious dinner for two. Stroke is the leading cause of
adult neurological disability. One-quarter of stoke victims are under
age 55. About 50,000 new strokes reported in Canada annually.
Cost to Canadian economy in one year is $3 billion.
(Received for Information)
R.A. Fowler, Secretary, Ontario Property and Environmental Rights
Alliance (OPERA), providing Council with a copy of its first bi-
annual edition "Up-Date".
(Received for Information)
Sylvia Pivko, Executive Director, Durham Family Court Clinic,
providing Council with a copy of their Celebrating Success Report
and Poster. The Report and Poster are intended to be used as a
catalyst to promote dialogue, understanding and enhanced
commitment to assist at-risk youth and families and thereby help
build a stronger community for all member.
(Received for Information)
K.W. Thompson, Director of Environmental Services, Durham
Region, writing to Ontario Superbuild Corporation, requesting
Superbuild to consider including criteria for water supply and
sanitary sewerage infrastructure within the regions of the Greater
Toronto Area in order to resolve servicing issues for communities
with private wells and sewage disposal systems.
(Received for Information)
Brian C. Lemon, Chief Executive Officer, Lakeridge Health,
updating Council on the status of the Ministry's review of Lakeridge
Health that was announced last fall. In fact, the Ministry only
recently issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select the review
team. The RFP submission deadline was January 25. The
Request for Proposal states "The Ministry of Health and Long Term
Care is issuing this RFP to select a Respondent to perform an
independent focused review of capital redevelopment issues at
Lakeridge Health Corporation."
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
January 15, 2002.
(Received for Information)
Phil LeSauvage, Ontario Power Generation, advising Council that
they have announced a restructuring plan that will lead to a
company-wide staff reduction of approximately 17 per cent,
representing about 2000 positions. The company expects the
reductions to be achieved equally over each of the next two years.
In addition, a number of staff currently located at Head Office will
be redeployed closer to Ontario Power Generation's generating
stations.
(Received for Information)
Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising the Region of
Durham that the City of Oshawa on January 14, 2002, passed the
following resolution:
'THAT whereas the citizens of the City of Oshawa have
endorsed the ward system method of municipal election
through a number of referendums;
AND WHEREAS the ward system method of municipal
election allows for representation from all geographic areas
of our City, including our rural communities;
AND WHEREAS members of City Council are openly
discussing reverting back on an at-large method of municipal
election;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Oshawa
continues to endorse the ward system method of municipal
election for both Regional and Local Councillors."
(Received for Information)
Suzanne Stickley, Communications Officer, AECL, Low-Level
Radioactive Waste Management Office, advising Council that they
will be holding an Open House focusing on the Port Granby Project
under the Port Hope Area Initiative on Tuesday, February 5, 2002,
from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Newtonville Community Hall.
Briefings and forums will be held at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
(Received for Information)
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Jack Layton, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
(FCM), advising Council of the FCM-CH2M Hill Sustainable
Community Awards. Awards submissions must be received by
February 22, 2002. Each municipal government may submit a
maximum of two projects. They encourage communities with
innovative projects in the following categories to apply: buildings,
fleet management, renewable energy, solid waste, sustainable
transportation, wastewater, water and integrated (projects covering
more than one category)
Resolution #C-043-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie
THAT Correspondence Item I - 6 be referred to the Chief
Administrative Officer to seek ideas from staff on innovative
processes.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-044-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda,
with the exception of Items D - 9, D - 11, D - 12, D - 13, D - 15 to
D - 17, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
Douglas M. Cunningham, Cunningham & Maxwell, representing the
concerns of the Committee of Clarke Constituents regarding
Newcastle Recycling. Based on information from their client, it
appears that, as part of its operations, Newcastle Recycling
accepts and dismantles automobiles and other vehicles,
refrigeration equipment, and various household appliances and
other items. Materials which are not recovered or recycled are
strewn all over the site for prolonged periods. This practice, of
course, raises the issue whether the site itself is being used as a
waste disposal site in the absence of appropriate authorization. It
is also their understanding that Environment Canada has recently
shown interest in the company because of the potential adverse
environmental impact of Newcastle Recycling's operations on the
local watershed.
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The property where Newcastle Recycling operates is immediately
north of the former landfill site and surface water and groundwater
from both properties drains into the same creek and river system.
Mr. Cunningham is requesting that the Municipality keep the
Committee of Clarke Constituents informed about the
developments relating to the current and any other enforcement
actions relating to Newcastle Recycling.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services and the
Municipal Clerk)
Mrs. Kingston, opposing the phase out and possible ban of
pesticides on private property. As a responsible home-owner, she
works hard at maintaining her property. She cherishes the quiet
enjoyment of her home and landscape and does not want that
diminished.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Operations)
Barbara L. Lee, inviting Council to become involved in the
organizing, promoting and financial sponsorship of the Durham
Dragons Special Hockey Association. The purpose of this
association is to provide a program for amateur athletes with
developmental disabilities from all over Durham Region, to
participate in the sport to hockey. Disabilities include: Cerebral
Palsy, Autism, Down's Syndrome, etc. In March 2002, the Durham
Dragons will participate in the International Tournament which will
be held in Albany, New York. Individual/business sponsorships as
well as Municipal grants are being sought to alleviate the costs of
travel, accommodation, food as well as a team warm up suite for all
players. In March 2003, Durham will be hosting the International
Tournament and ice time has already been booked at Iroquois Park
facilities. The costs for ice time alone is $10,000. Large
sponsorships are being sought for this exciting opportunity for the
communities/players of Durham Region.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Community Services)
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Lynn Cassidy, Executive Director, Ontario Charitable Gaming
Association, (OCGA), writing to Regional Council on behalf of many
charities and non-profit organizations that raise funds through
licensed bingos regarding removing the smoking by-law exemption
from bingo halls. They are requesting that Regional Council give
very serious consideration to the impact that removing this
exemption will have non the ability of charities to raise much
needed funds for the community. A 100% smoke-free environment
simply does not reflect the reality of the charity bingo environment
and obvious preference of the large percentage of the patrons.
This is confirmed by the experience in the Region of Waterloo. If
Council should implement a by-law requiring that bingo halls be
100% smoke free, providing compensation to charities and non-
profits to meet their fund raising needs must be considered.
(Correspondence referred to the
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D - 5 Doug McFeeters, writing to Council stating his objection to the
D12.18T.93008 proposed zoning amendments regarding the area of Baseline Road
D14.ZBA.2001.025 and Spry Avenue, Bowmanville, File #18T-93008 and
ZBA.2001.025 submitted by Weston Consulting Group Inc. and
Goodyear. This area has been a pasture and a terrific green belt
along the Bowmanville Creek--although private property on both
sides, past owners have objected little of trespassers.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
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Ellen Logan, Secretary/Treasurer, Bowmanville Museum Board,
advising Council that she has received three resignations from the
Bowmanville Museum Board including Tim Tufts, Dianne McKenzie
and Wayne Marquis. She is requesting these vacancies to be filled
as soon as possible.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk and to thank these
individuals for their dedication and
service)
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Dave Renaud, President, CAW, advising Council that the CAW
feels that the time has come for Durham Regional Council to ban
smoking in restaurants and bars. The CAW Durham Regional
Council represents 10 different CAW Locals in the Durham Region,
with a membership base of approximately 33,500 members. Their
executive has determined from scientific research which has been
conducted over the last decade, that second-hand tobacco smoke
is harmful and should be eliminated.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk)
Terry McCarl, President, East Durham Unit, Canadian Cancer
Society, requesting Council to support the recommendation of the
Health and Social Services Committee related to a regional by-law
regulating smoking in public places and workplaces. As noted in
their letter of December 3, 2001, smoke-free by-laws are designed
for a single purpose: to protect non-smokers from the known
hazards of second-hand smoke.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk)
Joyce Devonshire, Regional & Unit Coordinator, East, The Kidney
Foundation, requesting Council to proclaim the month of March as
Kidney Month and raise The Kidney Foundation of Canada flag.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada reaches out to the public to
increase their awareness of kidney disease and the serious impact
it has on those who suffer as well as on their families. At the same
time, they hold a residential canvass to raise money for the
services that the Foundation is able to provide to our fellow
residents.
(Proclaimed and permission granted for
flag raising)
Karen Yellowlees, Secretary-Treasurer, Durham Region Federation
of Agriculture (DRFA), advising Council that they have received a
letter of resignation from Bert deWitt, who acted as the DRFA's
representation on the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee.
Ms. Yellowlees will advise of the replacement when one has been
found.
(Thank Mr. deWitt for his service and
dedication)
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Petition from residents of Edward Street East in Newcastle,
advising Council that they are concerned regarding traffic in their
area. It has become a very busy area, especially during school
hours. There are many drivers surpassing the speed limit on both
Edward and Glass Court, especially during morning and afternoon
drop-off/pick-ups at the school. They are also concerned about the
number of drivers who fail to stop at the posted stop sign at Edward
and Glass and fail to yield to pedestrians trying to cross this busy
intersection.
Resolution #C-045-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be referred to the Director of
Engineering, the Durham Regional Police and the Clarington Traffic
Management Committee.
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Alexander M. Lyall, requesting Council to eliminate signs that seem
to be springing up everywhere in Clarington and Durham. To the
best of his knowledge these signs not only contravene Clarington's
by-laws but the Ontario Highway Traffic Act as a number of them
are on the road allowance and in some cases the shoulder of the
road. They do not enhance our community.
Resolution #C-046-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be referred to the Municipal
Clerk.
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Nancy Michie, Clerk-Treasurer, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry,
advising Council that the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry on
January 15, 2002, passed the following resolution:
'WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has a Line Fences Act
in force to be used to solved Line Fence disputes;
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AND WHEREAS an owner dissatisfied with the award may
appeal to a Provincial referee to the appeals division,
whereby the referee shall hold a hearing to review the
award;
AND WHEREAS the referee will prepare a Line Fence
Referee Award pursuant to the Line Fences Act;
AND WHEREAS it is set out in the Line Fences Act that the
costs for construction of the Line Fence can be placed on
the collector's roll...in the same manner as taxes; however it
is apparent that the costs are not deemed to be taxes and
therefore the lands cannot be sold for payment thereof;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of
Ontario amend the Line Fences Act to ensure that the Line
Fenceviewer's Award and Line Fence Referee Award shall
be enforced and that legislation be in place so that the costs
to honour an award may be collected by the Municipality
under the Municipal Tax Sales Act;
AND FURTHER THAT the resolution be circulated to all
Municipalities in Ontario, A.M.O., Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and all
local MPP's."
Resolution #C-04 7 -02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 12 be referred to the Municipal
Clerk.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
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Resolution #C-04S-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-047-02 be amended by adding
the following:
"THAT a copy of the correspondence be sent to the
Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-047-02 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle-Bond Head Ratepayers
Association, requesting that Council make the intersection of Mill
Street and Port of Newcastle Drive a 4-way stop. Traffic becomes
very congested at school bus times, and vehicles travel through the
intersection at excessively high speeds. It has been brought to
their attention that lighting could be improved as pedestrians are
hard to see at night.
Resolution #C-049-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 be referred to the Director of
Engineering.
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Kevin Gaskin, expressing concern of the lack of Paramedic
coverage in the Municipality. Personal health and safety of
Clarington residents should be a "top priority" and unfortunately
with the ambulance coverage the way it is, his family and others are
put at risk constantly. Paramedic coverage in Clarington is limited
to only one 24 hour ambulance 7 days a week and one 12 hour
ambulance 5 days a week. All of Clarington is serviced by one
dedicated paramedic staffed ambulance stationed in Bowmanville.
When the lone ambulance is on a call, all of Clarington is without
paramedics to serve the needs of its' citizens until an ambulance
from Oshawa can provide "standby coverage" from Courtice Road
area.
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Furthermore, it can be questionable if a Oshawa vehicle can
provide this "standby" coverage, since it is the busiest station in
Durham Region and there may not be a ambulance to respond.
Also, Oshawa paramedics respond to Courtice from the City of
Oshawa, a response time that is unacceptable to the residents of
Clarington. Mr. Gaskin questioned why Clarington is "short
changed" on paramedic coverage. Clarington with its large square
kilometres and population of 75,000 deserves better coverage.
Ajax with 68,000 people and a lot smaller area has two 24 hour
ambulances, 7 days a week and one 12 hour ambulance 7 days a
week, not to mention Advanced Life Support Paramedics.
Resolution #C-050-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 be referred to Rick Armstrong,
Director, Emergency Medical Services; and
THAT Rick Armstrong be requested to appear before the General
Purpose and Administration Committee as a delegation.
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Arnold Rosenburg, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Chatsworth,
advising Council that the Township of Chatsworth on
December 19, 2001, passed the following information:
"WHEREAS the Ministry of Environment has implemented
regulations that have a severe financial impact on small
communal water systems with regards to capital and
operating costs;
AND WHEREAS the Township of Chatsworth, since May
2000, has been advising the Ministry of the Environment that
a financial burden was being created on small water systems
with a small number of Users, because of the downloading
of costs of testing, the additional testing and additional
reporting;
AND WHEREAS the Minister of Environment has failed to
recognize the financial hardship that the current Regulations
have created for new capital costs and testing and reporting
requirements on small water systems;
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NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of the
Township of Chatsworth request that the Minister of the
Environment reconsider the regulations;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that where capital
upgrades are being required on communal systems that
have a small number of users that do not have water quality
problems, that the Minister of the Environment and or the
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OSTAR),
fund 100% of the capital costs;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a maximum amount
be sent that Users must pay for their yearly maintenance
costs which include such items as testing and reporting and
that costs over and above that maximum amount be funded
by the Ministry of Environment or the Province of Ontario;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution be sent to AMO and all Municipalities in the
Province of Ontario, the Minister of Environment, the Ministry
of Agriculture and Food, MPP Bill Murdoch, MPP Helen
Johns, MPP Dave Tillson and MPP Jim Wilson."
Resolution #C-051-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of the correspondence be sent to John O'Toole, MPP.
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Francis and Erla Jose, requesting an information plaque be erected
at Walbridge Park, Newcastle. Asa E. Walbridge purchased all the
land where the park and subdivision are located in 1816. He was
one of the founding members of the Bond Head Harbour Company
in 1838 and the first recorded religious service in the area was held
in his home in 1824. His descendants have been active in
municipal affairs and community groups up to the present time.
They include a reeve of Newcastle Village, another Member of
Council, a postmaster and leaders in various organizations.
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Resolution #C-052-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 be referred to the Director of
Engineering; and
THAT a letter of thanks be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Jose.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-053-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on January 21,2002, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Report FND-002-02 was received as a handout.
Report FND-002-02 Resolution #C-054-02
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Funding Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report FND-002-02 be tabled to the next General Purpose
and Administration Committee Meeting, scheduled to be held
February 4, 2002.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Addendum
COD-002-02
Resolution #C-055-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report COD-002-02 be lifted from the table.
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January 2S, 2002
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-056-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT addendum to Report COD-002-02 be received.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-057-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the firm of William Mercer, Toronto, Ontario, being the lowest
qualified bidder, be awarded RFP2001-S, Option 1, for the provision
of Group Benefits Consulting and Related Services as required by
the Municipality of Clarington;
THAT the contract be awarded for a one-year term commencing
May 2, 2002;
THAT the subsequent contract be extended for a second and third
year pending satisfactory pricing and service; and
THAT the firm of Mosey and Mosey be notified that their services
will no longer be required effected May 2, 2002.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-05S-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the presentation from Roger Anderson, Chair, Regional
Municipality of Durham be received with thanks.
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January 28, 2002
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-059-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT letters of congratulations be sent to Dana Keast, Crystal
MacPherson and Lisa Cupelli, the recipients of the Duke of
Edinborough Bronze Awards.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-060-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie
THAT letters of congratulation be sent to John Mitchell, Jeremy
Ordag, Caitlin Cameron and Jennifer Stewart, the winners of the
Clarington Youth Advisory Committee Art Contest.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-061-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT letters of congratulation be sent to Phyllis Dewell and Frank
Lockhart, recipients of the 2001 Heritage Community Recognition
Program.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-062-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the delegation of Sher Leetooze and Bob Radcliffe be
referred to the Director of Community Services for inclusion in the
municipal grant process and to staff for assistance in their
endeavours.
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BY-LAWS
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January 28, 2002
Resolution #C-063-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2002-07
to 2002-12, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first
and second time:
2002-07
2002-08
2002-09
2002-10
2002-11
2002-12
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the former Town of Newcastle
being a by-law to establish a fee for Marriage
Licences for the Municipality of Clarington effective
February 1, 2002
being a by-law to authorize the execution of an
Agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham
to allow the Municipality to license the installation of
transit rental benches and bus shelters by third party
companies on Regional Road allowances
being a by-law to enter into an agreement between
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
Cover-All Computer Services, Markham, Ontario, to
outsource the municipal tax bills
being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended,
being a by-law to regulate traffic on highways,
municipal and private properties in the Municipality of
Clarington
being a by-law to authorize entering into an
Agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision
18T -87057 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in
the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality
of Clarington in respect of 18T-87057
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January 28, 2002
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BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-064-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2002-07 to 2002-12,
inclusive, be approved.
"CARRIED"
OTHER BUSINESS
Regional Update Councillor Trim advised Council that on January 25, 2002, he
attended a Durham Regional Ride Along Program with Constable
Corey Walsh. Councillor Trim found the program to be very
fascinating and thanked all involved for the opportunity. Sunday,
January 28, 2002, he attended the Variety Village Winter Games in
Whitby where $100,000 was raised for the Variety Village children.
Board and
Committee
Updates
Councillor MacArthur advised that Patricia Enright, Chief Librarian,
will begin her duties on February 11, 2002.
Councillor Pingle advising Council that the Ontario Power
Generation Site Planning Committee has two books that are
available "Ecological Effects Review" and 'Wildlife Monitoring."
These books are to increase public awareness on monitoring of
wildlife, cooling water intake and fish habitat. Different species at
the site include 315 plants, 25 fish, 202 birds, 26 animals, 35
dragonflies, 208 moths and 28 butterflies. Expansion and
improvement to Coot's Pond will be in partnership with Duck's
Unlimited. Courtice Elementary and Secondary Schools will be
building bird and bat houses, making interpretive signs and helping
new trails through the woodlot which has 150 year old maple trees.
The Girl Guides will maintain the Butterfly Garden and the Boy
Scouts will plant trees. Winter break activities will be Trail Day at
the site and partnering with Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority at Purple Hills.
Councillor Robinson advised that Cathy Abraham is the new Chair
of the Newcastle Town Hall. On March 16th there will be a dance
held at the Newcastle Town Hall to help with the renovations of the
Newcastle Arena. The price is $20.00 per couple and everyone is
invited.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Traffic
Management
Committee
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January 28, 2002
Councillor Rowe attended the Friends of Second Marsh's Annual
General Meeting. They have hired a consultant to work on the
building of the Marsh Interpretive Centre. Councillor Rowe
attended the Kawartha Conservation Authority's Annual General
Meeting. The Courtice Business Association will be having Gary
Polonsky, Durham University as a guest speaker February 6.
Councillor Schell attended the Ajax/Pickering Board of Trade
Meeting. Ron Armstrong, President of Ontario Power Generation
was the guest speaker and he explained the effort that Ontario
Power Generation and the Darlington Site have put into the Iter bid.
Councillor Trim attended the Port Hope Lower Level Waste
Program group last week and took advantage of walking across to
their library to meeting Ms. Enright. They are under major
expansion and renovations and the facility will officially open on
Saturday, February 2, 2002.
Resolution #C-065-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Barbara Cowles be appointed to the Clarington Traffic
Management Committee.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-066-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2002-13 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this meeting held on the 28th day of
January 2002, and that the said by-law be now read a first and
second time.
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-067 -02
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January 28, 2002
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2002-13 be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-068-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:50 p.m.
"CARRIED"
CIPAL CLERK