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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/28/2002 . i. . . Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: 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. . . . Council Minutes MINUTES PRESENTATIONS - 2- January 28, 2002 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. "CARRIED" 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: . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . Council Minutes PRESENTATIONS - 3 - January 28, 2002 . 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: . 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. . . . 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. , . . . Council Minutes PRESENTATIONS DELEGATION - 4 - January 28, 2002 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 the gathering; and '. Council Minutes - 5 - January 28, 2002 DELEGATION 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. . COMMUNICATIONS 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" I - 1 C06.AN Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee meeting dated December 12, 2001. (Received for Information) 1-2 F22.TA 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) . Ie . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-3 M02.GE 1-4 F22.TA 1-5 M02.GE 1-7 L 11.GE 1-8 SOO.GE -6- January 28, 2002 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) '. . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-9 C06.CE 1- 10 E07.GE I - 11 C10.MO 1-12 E07.RA - 7- January 28, 2002 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) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 6 A01.FE D - 1 P01.GE -8- January 28, 2002 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. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-2 E05.GE D-3 F11.GE - 9- January 28, 2002 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) . . . Council Minutes January 28, 2002 - 10- COMMUNICATIONS D-4 S08.SM 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 Municipal Clerk) 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) D-6 C12.BO 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) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -7 SOS.SM D-S SOS.SM D - 10 M02.GE D - 14 C10.MO - 11 - January 2S, 2002 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) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-9 TOS.GE D - 11 P01.GE D - 12 C10.MO - 12- January 2S, 2002 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. "CARRIED" 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. "CARRIED" 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; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 13 - January 28, 2002 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" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 13 TOS.GE D - 15 SOS.GE - 14- January 2S, 2002 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. "CARRIED" 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. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 16 C12.CL - 15 - January 28, 2002 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. "CARRIED" 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; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 17 F11.GE - 16- January 28, 2002 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. "CARRIED" 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. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A. Report January 21, 2002 - 17- January 28, 2002 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 Transit 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. "CARRIED" 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. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 18- 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. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 19- 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. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 20- 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 "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes January 28, 2002 - 21 - 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. . ~ . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Traffic Management Committee - 22- 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. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-067 -02 - 23 - 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