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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/31/2008 Cl!1!:pn General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 31, 2008 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, March 31,2008 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: Mayor J. Abernethy Councillor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim Councillor W. Woo Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of Finance, N. Taylor Fire Chief, Emergency Services, G. Weir Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree Clerk II, E. Atkinson Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Foster indicated that he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to Report PSD-034-08. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Abernethy announced to the Committee that on Friday, March 28, 2008 he received notice from David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, that the Municipality of Clarington will be receiving $2,365,780.00 for a one time only grant to be applied towards the Newcastle Library. On behalf of the Municipality of Clarington Mayor Abernethy thanked the Ontario Government and Minister Caplan for the grant. General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 31, 2008 Councillor Novak announced to the Committee that she had the opportunity to give greetings from the Municipality at the OMHA Under Armour Hockey Tournament. She attended the Health Matters Wellness Expo hosted by the Clarington Older Adults Association on Saturday, March 29th, at Beech Centre and reported that it was well attended but that the parking issue was a major concem. She stated that Earthday apparently showed more than 5% savings in the Clarington area expects details to be released soon. Councillor Hooper informed the Committee that he attended the Health Matters Wellness Expo hosted by the Clarington Older Adults Association. As well he advised that the Clarington Older Adults Association will be hosting a Variety Show on Saturday, April 5, 2008. Councillor Hooper thanked Council, Staff, Emergency Service personnel, Durham Regional Police and the media for their support regarding the unfortunate event that occurred last Tuesday at their family store. Councillor Woo informed the Committee that he and Councillor Trim attended the Well Wise Awareness fair in Orono. He stated that it was well attended and he encouraged the other Members of Council to see the projects submitted by the students. He attended the Men's Breakfast on Saturday which was held in Orono where Councillor Gord Robinson was the guest speaker. He was able to attend an open house at a dairy farm owned by Vicky and Scott Carson where they demonstrated their new state-of-the- art machinery. Councillor Woo stated the Memorial Hospital Foundation Bowmanville has received approval from the Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) for the proposed redevelopment of the Emergency Services at the Bowmanville Hospital. Mayor Abernethy will be attending the schools to sit and discuss with the students the submission brought forward at the Well Wise Awareness fair and extended the invitation to any Councillor to join him. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-222-08 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on March 17,2008, be approved. CARRIED .2. General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 31, 2008 PRESENTATIONS Chris Hamel, KMK and Richard Tindall, Region of Durham addressed the Committee regarding the draft recommendations from the Region of Durham for the Water and Wastewater 25 year Master Plan. Mr. Hamel provided the Committee of the recommended Water and Wastewater servicing strategies as well as the status of the projects relating to the Master Plan. He stated the final rounds of Public Information Centres were scheduled to be completed in March in all eight local Municipalities. He informed the Committee of the population and employment forecasts as well as the evaluation of servicing strategies to 2021 which were reviewed by the Region of Durham. He spoke in depth of Clarington's servicing needs regarding water and wastewater, the overview of Clarington's servicing needs and the long term visioning for Clarington. Orono will remain on the ground water supply. The expansion of the Courtice water system is to be coordinated with the Oshawa and Whitby in 2011 - 2012. Bowmanville water supply expansion is scheduled for 2018 with wastewater expansion in 2011. Newcastle water supply expansion is scheduled for 2013 with the wastewater expansion in 2014. He outlined the next steps the Region will be taking, such as consideration of comments from the Stakeholders Advisory Committee and the Public Information Centres consultation process, completion of any refinements to the recommended servicing strategies, completion of the final documentation of the Water and Wastewater Master Plan. DELEGATIONS Jaison Gibson addressed the Committee regarding the roll that Clarington can play when it comes to educating children about nature. He suggested that the current trail system could be expanded to a winding system along streams and farms marked with plaques to describe animals and vegetation found in the area. He would like to see the trail become educational and similar to the Bruce Trail but on a smaller scale. This would give the younger generation a greater understanding of nature. He stated that Clarington is a beautiful area and we should protect and maintain it. Mr. Gibson informed the Committee that his family farm has been a no hunting area for quite some time which has resulted in a large variety of wild animals which congregate on their property. He would like to see more farms become involved in educating the younger generation by making their farms more accessible and educational. Carol Davidson addressed the Committee regarding the vacant space at the Rickard Recreation Complex, formerly Total Hockey. Ms. Davidson asked that the Committee to consider using this space as a Theatre/Auditorium. Ms. Davidson confirmed they had not undertaken a feasibility study as they do not have the necessary funds. Valerie Cranmer addressed the Committee regarding Report PSD-035-08. Ms. Cranmer informed the Committee that her client is in agreement with the recommendations contained in the Report and would like to see the Committee recommend the report for approval at the next Council meeting. Ms. Cranmer confirmed there would be no vehicles parked on the road; the proposed facility is the .3- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 31, 2008 second stage and vehicle fluids would be drained from collision vehicles; an engineered gravel collection process will be in place; approximately 70% of vehicles will be collision; and there will be no dismantling on site. Kevin Tunney advised the Committee that he would defer his comments regarding Report PSD-036-08 and Report PSD-037-08 to the next Council meeting. Nick Mensink stated he was withdrawing as a delegation and would defer his comments regarding Reports PSD-036-08 and PSD-037-08 to the Council meeting. Resolution #GPA-223-08 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Agenda be altered to allow for the Public Meeting pertaining to Report PSD-034-08 to be heard before the Public Meeting pertaining to Report PSD-033-08. CARRIED Councillor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-224-08 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the Committee recess for ten minutes. CARRIED The meeting reconvened at 11 :20 a.m. PUBLIC MEETING (a) Subject: Proposal to Convey an Unopen Road Allowance Situated in Lot 28, Concession 5, Former Township of Clarke EGD-Q11-08 Report: No one spoke in opposition to or support of Report EGD-011-08. Dennis Ebbs, property owner adjacent to the subject lands, addressed the Committee regarding the staff decisions contained in Report EGD-011-08. Mr. Ebbs would like to have the opportunity to negotiate the cost of the land situated in Lot 28, Concession 5. Mr. Ebbs informed the Committee that he has incurred financial costs related to the vacant land and was not aware of the easement for Bell Canada. He stated that if he is not able to purchase the property this may have detrimental effects on the selling of the property as he would not be allowed to create a driveway for his property. Mr. Ebbs believes $10,000.00 is too high a price for the property. -4- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 31, 2008 Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. (b) Subject: Applicant: Report: An Application to Amend the Clarington Zoning By-Law Dave Miura PSD-031-08 Tracey Webster, Planner, Planning Services Department, provided a verbal report supported by a PowerPoint presentation pertaining to Report PSD-031-08. No one spoke in opposition to or support of Report PSD-031-08. Dave Muira , the applicant, was in attendance. He informed the Committee that he purchased the property 3 % years ago and does not want to wait to see if the property will be rezoned this summer as they need to start building now; waiting would delay construction. He has read Report PSD-031-08 and is comfortable with the recommendations. (c) Subject: An Application to Amend the Clarington Zoning By-Law and for Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision 829426 Ontario Inc. (The Kaitlin Group Ltd.) PSD-032-08 Applicant: Report: Tracey Webster, Planner, Planning Services Department, provided a verbal report supported by a PowerPoint presentation pertaining to Report PSD-032-08. No one spoke in opposition to or support of Report PSD-032-08. Kelvin Whalen, Kaitlin Group was present on behalf of the applicant. He stated the applicant is in support of the recommendations contained in Report PSD-032-08. (d) Subject: An Application to Amend the Clarington Zoning By-Law Applicant: Arnold Geisberger Report: PSD-034-08 Tracey Webster, Planner, Planning Services Department, provided a verbal report supported by a PowerPoint presentation pertaining to Report PSD-034-08. No one spoke in opposition to or support of Report PSD-034-08. Ronald. F. Worboy, Solicitor for the applicant, was in attendance. He informed the Committee the applicant fully endorses the recommendations contained in Report PSD-034-08. - 5 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 31, 2008 (e) Subject: Applicant: Report: Proposed Street Name Change Municipality of Clarington PSD-033-08 No one spoke in opposition to or support of Report PSD-033-08. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING APPLICANT: DAVE MIURA Resolution #GPA-225-08 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PSD-031-08 be received; THAT the application to amend the Zoning By-law 84-63 and Zoning By-law 2005-109 to permit a single detached dwelling be approved and that the proposed Zoning By-laws contained in Attachment 3 and Attachment 4 to Report PSD-031-08 be passed; and THAT the applicant, Region of Durham, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, all interested parties listed in Report PSD-031-08, and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICANT: 829426 ONTARIO INC. (The Kaitlin Group) Resolution #GPA-226-08 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report PSD-032-08 be received; THAT the applications for a proposed Plan of Subdivision and amendment to the Zoning By-law, submitted by 829426 Ontario Inc. (The Kaitlin Group) to permit the development of two blocks for 250 residential condominium apartment units continue to be processed including the preparation of a subsequent report; and THAT the applicant, Region of Durham, all interested parties listed in Report PSD-032-08 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED - 6 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 31, 2008 RECOMMENDED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR LAMBERT STREET, SOUTH OF QUEEN STREET Resolution #GPA-227-08 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report PSD-033-08 be received; THAT the by-law to amend By-law 86-112, being the Street Name Map and Street Name Inventory, as contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-033-08, be approved; THAT a copy of Report PSD-033-08 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Durham Regional Police and the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-033-08 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED Councillor Foster stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report PSD-034-07 as the applicant is a member of his wife's congregation. Councillor Foster refrained from discussions and voting on this matter. PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO FACILITATE THE SEVERANCE OF A SURPLUS FARM DWELLING APPLICANT: ARNOLD GEISBERGER Resolution #GPA-228-08 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Report PSD-034-08 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by Arnold Geisberger be approved and that the proposed Zoning By-law contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-034-08 be passed; and THAT the applicant, Region of Durham, Municipal Properties Assessment Corporation, all interested parties listed in Report PSD-034-08, and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED - 7 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 31, 2008 APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY- LAW TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN OUTDOOR STORAGE FOR AN INDUSTRIAL (AUTO AUCTION) USE APPLICANT: IMPACT AUTO AUCTIONS L TO. Resolution #GPA-229-08 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PSD-035-08 be received; THAT Amendment No. 61 to the Clarington Official Plan be approved as shown in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-035-08 to permit an increase in outdoor storage from 50% to 70% as proposed by the application submitted by Impact Auto Auctions Ltd., and that the necessary adopting By-law (Attachment 4 to Report PSD-035-08) be passed; THAT the application to amend the Zoning By-law 84-63 submitted by Impact Auto Auctions Ltd. be approved and that the amending By-law contained in Attachment 5 to Report PSD-035-08 be passed; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by by-law to execute the Option Agreement between Impact Auto Auctions Ltd. and the Municipality of Clarington substantially in the form as contained in Attachment 6 to Report PSD-035-08; THAT a copy of Report PSD-035-08, Official Plan Amendment No. 61, and Amending Zoning By-law be forwarded to the Durham Region Planning Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation; and THAT the Region of Durham, the applicant and all interested parties listed in Report PSD-035-08, and any delegations be advised of Council's decision and be forwarded the Notice of Adoption. CARRIED AS AMENDED (See following motion) Resolution #GPA-230-08 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-230-08 be amended to add "THAT the By-law contained in Attachment 5 to Report PSD-035-08, as amended to add the word "roadworthy" immediately before "motor vehicles" in the Definition of Auto Auction Establishment, being in Section 1 paragraph 3, be passed." CARRIED The foregoing Resolution #GPA-230-08 was then put to a vote and carried as amended. - 8 - -, General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 31, 2008 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF 1300 RESIDENTIAL UNITS APPLICANTS: BAYSONG DEVELOPMENTS INC., 2084165 ONTARIO LTD., KIRK KEMP AND DOUGLAS KEMP (NORTHGLEN WEST) Resolution #GPA-231-08 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report PSD-036-08 be referred to the next General Purpose Administration Meeting to enable Staff to address outstanding issues. CARRIED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF 364 RESIDENTIAL UNITS APPLICANTS: KIRK KEMP, DOUGLAS KEMP, HELEN KEMP, ROBERT CARRUTHERS AND PATSY CARRUTHERS (NORTHGLEN EAST) Resolutuon # GPA-232-08 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-037-08 be referred to the next General Purpose Administration Meeting to enable Staff to address outstanding issues. CARRIED Councillor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROPOSAL TO CONVEY AN UNOPEN ROAD ALLOWANCE SITUATED IN LOT 28, CONCESSION 5, FORMER TOWNSHIP OF CLARKE Resolution #GPA-233-08 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report EGD-011-08 be received; THAT the unopen road allowance situated in Lot 28, Concession 5, Former Township of Clarke be closed and declared surplus and that the road allowance be conveyed to Mr. Dennis Ebbs, subject to the condition that an easement is granted to Bell Canada; - 9- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 31,2008 THAT the applicant pays the appraised land value of $10,000.00 as well as all legal and other financial costs associated with the creation of an easement in favour of Bell Canada and with the proposed land transaction; and THAT Mr. Dennis Ebbs be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED BEECH AVENUE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Resolution #GPA-234-08 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report EGD-016-08 be received; THAT design proceed based on the comments received and the conditions outlined in the Heritage Conservation District Plan for Beech Avenue; THAT the reconstruction of Beech Avenue proceed to construction following a subsequent meeting with the Heritage Conservation District Plan Committee; and THAT all those who attended the Public Information Centre and who have contacted the Municipality be informed of Report EGD-016-08. CARRIED AMENDING AGREEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SPRINGFIELD MEADOWS III 708545 ONTARIO LIMITED (GERANIUM HOMES) Resolution #GPA-235-08 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report EGD-017-08 be received; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, the Amending Agreement of Understanding with 708545 Ontario Limited (Geranium Homes) for the fill and grading works and the erosion and sedimentation control works on the east side of Prestonvale Road in Springfield Meadows (18T-95028); THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD-017-08 to confirm its decision to enter into the Amending Agreement of Understanding with 708545 Ontario Limited (Geranium Homes); and -10 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 31, 2008 THAT 708545 Ontario Limited (Geranium Homes) be notified of Council's decision and that the Amending Agreement of Understanding be forwarded to them for execution once it has been drafted to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services and the Municipality's Solicitor. CARRIED Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting. OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT RAILWAY GRADE IMPROVEMENTS, DARLINGTON PARK ROAD COURTICE, AUTHORIZING BY-LAW FOR THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY AND THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Resolution #GPA-236-08 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report OPD-003-08 be referred back to staff for further review. CARRIED EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. Councillor Robinson chaired this portion of the meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TOTAL HOCKEY FLOOR SPACE Resolution #GPA-237-08 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report CSD-007-08 be received; and THAT staff be directed to issue a Request for Proposal to lease the space vacated by Total Hockey, located at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. CARRIED AS AMENDED (See following motion) - 11 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 31, 2008 Resolution #GPA-238-08 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-237-08 be amended to add "provided that the CAO confirms in writing that there is no immediate need for this space for staff." CARRIED The foregoing Resolution #GPA-237-08 was then put to a vote and carried as amended. Councillor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENT OF A PART -TIME PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Resolution #GPA-239-08 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report CLD-011-08 be received; THAT the by-law attached to Report CLD-011-08 be forwarded to Council for approval; and THAT Matthew Jessup be advised of Council's actions. CARRIED APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - ANIMAL SERVICES Resolution #GPA-240-08 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report CLD-012-08 be received; THAT Chad Wubbolt be appointed as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the Municipality of Clarington; THAT the by-law attached to Report CLD-012-08 be forwarded to Council for approval; and THAT Chad Wubbolt be advised of Council's actions. CARRIED -12 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 31, 2008 Mayor Abernethy Chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT CL2008-3, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF HIGH PERFORMANCE PERMANENT COLD PATCH Resolution #GPA-241-08 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report COD-O 13-08 be received; THAT Innovative Surface Solutions Canada, Ajax, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $104,328.00 (plus G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2008-3, be awarded the contract to supply and deliver High Performance Permanent Cold Patch as required by the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT the funds required be provided from the Operations Department Current Budget in the amount of $104,328.00 be drawn as follows: a. $60,000.00, from Pavement Patching Account #100-36-381-10255-7112; and b. the remaining funds in the amount of $44,328.00 be drawn from the Pavement Resurfacing account #100-36-381-10250-7163. CARRIED CL2007-47, KENDAL KITCHEN CONSTRUCTION Resolution #GPA-242-08 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report COD-015-08 be received; THAT Kraco Carpentry Service Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $85,100.00 (plus G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2007-47, be awarded the contract to supply Kendal Kitchen Construction as required by the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT funds required in the amount of $85,100.00 be drawn as follows: a) THAT funds required in the amount of $75,000.00 be drawn from the Kendal Community Centre Kitchen Project account #100-00-000-02150-2015 (Trillium Grant); -13 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 31, 2008 b) THAT funds in the amount of $10,000.00 be provided by the Kendal Community Centre Board and be forwarded to the Municipality of Clarington before the kitchen construction is completed; and c) THAT funds in the amount $100.00 be drawn from the Building Services Renovation/Construction account #100-36-370-10115-7501. CARRIED CL2008-4, CULVERT AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT Resoultion #GPA-243-08 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report COD-020-08 be received; THAT Ron Robinson Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $163,512.81 (Plus GST), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2008-4 be awarded the contract for Culvert and Bridge Improvements as required by the Operations Department; THAT funds required in the amount of $215,000.00 (which includes $163,512.81 tendering plus consulting, contingencies and previously committed amount for Port Granby Bridge Repair) be drawn as follows: a. $96,000.00, Bridge Improvements, 2006 Capital Budget Account # 110-36-330-83638-7401, b. $33,000.00, Bridge Improvements, 2007 Capital Budget Account # 110-36-330-83638-7401, and c. THAT the remaining funds in the amount of $86,000.00 for bridge and culvert improvements be drawn from Guide Beam Installations, 2008 Capital Budget Account 110-36-330-83639-7401; and THAT the attached By-law marked Schedule "A" to Report COD-020-08 authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved. CARRIED .14. General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 31, 2008 FINANCE DEPARTMENT BUILDING PERMIT FEES ANNUAL REPORT Resoultion #GPA-244-08 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report FND-008-08 be received for information; and THAT existing building division fees be confirmed with no change required. CARRIED MAYOR & COUNCILLOR'S REMUNERATION & EXPENSES FOR 2007 Resoultion #GPA-245-08 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report FND-009-08 be received for information. CARRIED CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PRESENTATION - CHRIS HAMEL & RICHARD TINDALL - DRAFT RECOMMENDATION FROM THE REGION OF DURHAM FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN Resolution #GPA-246-08 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the presentation of Chris Hamel and Richard Tindall, KMK, regarding the draft recommendations from the Region of Durham for Water and Wastewater Master Plan be received with thanks. CARRIED - 15 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 31, 2008 DELEGATION - JAISON GIBSON - WILMOT CREEK ART & TOURISM CONCEPT- NATURE PARK SYSTEM Resolution #GPA-247-08 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the delegation of Mr. Jaison Gibson be received with thanks. CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS LEGAL COSTS Resolution # GPA-248-08 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Staff prepare a report to be presented to the General Purpose and Administration Committee outlining all legal works performed for the Municipality in 2007, addressing the following: . Breakdown by Department . Advanced legal approvals for each project/item . Hourly rate charged . Hours invoiced . Final authorization of payment CARRIED COMMUNICATIONS There were no matters dealt with under this section of the agenda. ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-249-08 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the meeting adjourn at 1 :37 p.m. CARRIED ~ 7t/(-- D€ TY GtERK: -16 -