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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/28/2009Clarington LaL1nAiMe Wu~ • General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes September 28, 2009 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, September 28, 2009, at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor J. Abernethy Councillor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim Councillor W. Woo Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Recreation Services Manager, Sharon Meredith (attended until 1:45 p.m.) Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella (attended until 1:45 p.m.) • Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Director of Corporate Services & Human Resources, M. Marano (attended until 1:45 p.m.) Director of Finance, N. Taylor (attended until 1:45 p.m.) Deputy Fire Chief, Emergency Services, M. Berney (attended until 1:45 p.m.) Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie (attended until 11:45 a.m.) Administrative Coordinator, H. Keyzers (attended until 1:45 p.m.) Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Mayor Abernethy indicated that he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to Report CLD-017-09. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Abernethy acknowledged that John O'Toole, Durham MPP is in attendance at today's meeting. • General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes September 28, 2009 • Councillor Robinson announced the following: On Saturday, October 3~d Newcastle will be holding their Annual Fall Festival. On Saturday evening Abbamania will be playing at the Newcastle Town Hall. Tickets are available at Massey House Restaurant. • On Saturday, September 26th Orono held their Annual Chilli Cook Off which was well organized, and well attended. Councillor Foster announced that on Saturday, September 26th he attended the Grand Opening of Forevermore Tattoos in Courtice. He advised that the owners have put a significant amount of time and effort into their establishment. Councillor Hooper announced the following: • He and Councillor Woo attended the 14th Annual Oshawa Chambers of Commerce Business Excellence Awards ceremony on September 24th. Algoma Orchards and the Bowmanville Zoo received awards. • On September 24th the United Way held their Kick Off event in the court yard at • the Municipal Administrative Centre. • He and Councillors Foster and Woo attended the Durham Region Soccer Association dinner on September 23`d. Ian Alexander was presented an award during the ceremony. Councillor Woo announced the following: • The Oshawa Chambers of Commerce Business Excellence Award night was a first class event and the Bowmanville Zoo received the Business Excellence Award. On Saturday, September 24th the 9th Annual Family Safety Day was hosted by the Emergency Services Department. He noted that the event is a nice way to interact with families and learn about the different areas where safety is involved. He congratulated staff and volunteers. Councillor Novak announced the following: • The Groundwater Festival will take place on September 29th at Camp Samac in Oshawa. • Gates Open Harvest Event will be held on Saturday, October 3`d at Knox Farm. -2- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes • September 28, 2009 Mayor Abernethy announced that the Lakeridge Health Whitby Site will be receiving a $7.4 million dollar grant to help reopen the site. The Whitby site was listed as Lakeridge's top priority and Bowmanville was listed as second. He advised that this was good news for the Bowmanville site as it now moves into the top priority spot. MINUTES Councillor Novak advised that Resolution #GPA-522-09 needed to be corrected by inserting the words "south parking lot" immediately following "Clarington Older Adult Centre." Resolution #GPA-524-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on September 14, 2009, be approved, as corrected. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS • Peter Simmons, Director along with Ulf Stahmer, Senior Engineer, Municipal and Community Engagement Nuclear Waste Management Organization presented a Powerpoint presentation regarding the proposed process for selecting a site to host Canada's Long-term Management Facilities for used nuclear fuel. Mr. Simmons highlighted the following: • Canada's plan on the long term management of used nuclear fuel; • Where we are today; • Municipal engagement; • Transportation of used nuclear fuel; and • Next steps. Sheila Hall, Clarington Board of Trade, addressed the Committee regarding Addendum #2 to Report COD-005-09, Community Video Showcase Program. Ms. Hall advised that she has explored the local opportunities and that Clarington does not have a lot of people who are in the video production industry thus she opened up to businesses within the Region of Durham. She advised that she interviewed two candidates and concluded that a product, consisting of five videos, can be produced locally. Ms. Hall advised that there is a cost associated with the production and that she has contacted businesses requesting sponsorship. Ms. Hall noted that the Municipality of Clarington • would be a welcomed sponsor. -3- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes September 28, 2009. • John O'Toole addressed the Committee regarding Highway 407 East, PLN 23.5.14, Report PSD-042-09. Mr. O'Toole advised that he has read the Report and commended staff in the Planning Department. He advised that individuals have until October 16~h to submit their comments. Mr. O'Toole noted that the Federal Minister of Finance has stated that this project would be completed by 2012 but he disagrees with this statement and noted that the project would likely be completed by 2013. He expressed that it is important that all levels of government work together towards the completion. Mr. O'Toole stated that he is interested in working together and that he is representing the people. He does have concerns regarding the implications to agricultural land and historical buildings. He agreed to speak to Honourable Jim Bradley, Minister of Transportation and to provide him and his staff a copy of the Agenda and the Report. Mr. O'Toole confirmed he supports the Report and will support Clarington's position to extend the 407 to Highway 115. DELEGATIONS Richard Ward addressed the Committee regarding a property standards issue. He stated that after he investigated the zoning of Tim Norton's a property standards order was issued against his property. The clean-up was initiated and vehicles and debris were removed. He stated that he did not receive any communication from the By-law Enforcement Division and that the Order was a direct result of his request for reports • pertaining to the Tim Norton's zoning issues. Mr. Ward commented that the entire Tim Norton's zoning is inappropriate and that the applications were never circulated publicly and should never have been allowed to continue. He is requesting that the fees associated with the property standards order be suspended from his taxes pending an investigation. Resolution #GPA-525-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Committee recess for 10 minutes. CARRIED The meeting reconvened at 11:20 a.m. Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC MEETING (a) Subject: Application to Amend the Clarington Zoning By-law Applicant: The Durham Church Network Report: PSD-089-09 • Bob Russell, Planner, Planning Services Department provided a verbal report supported by a PowerPoint presentation pertaining to Report PSD-089-09. -4- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes September 28, 2009 • Tracey Smith addressed the Committee stating that the intersection of Fices Road and Taunton Road is a safety concern. She advised that she has two children and that she must drive one of her children to a bus stop in Oshawa as the intersection, a former bus stop, has been deemed unsafe by Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. She noted that her children have almost been hit on several occasions. Bernie Roth addressed the Committee stating that he has been following staff's reports and has been attending most of the meetings. He noted that he is passed the issue of what he believes is an inappropriate use of lands. He made reference to the traffic study which he has not read but questioned the timing of when the study was completed as it was during the General Motors' summer shut down and while children were not attending school. Mr. Roth advised that the main issue for residents is the Fices Road and Taunton Road intersection and noted that he is amazed that there have not been more accidents. He stated that it is very dangerous to make a right turn onto Fices Road from Taunton Road and that there needs to be a turning lane similar to the one at Langmaid Road. He would like to make sure that the residents have safe and responsible access to Taunton Road. A resident of the area addressed the Committee stating that he concurs with the comments made by Ms. Smith and Mr. Roth. He advised that he used to be a school bus driver for 20 years and saw so many close accidents at this location. He noted that • he had to close the school bus doors a few times as cars would pass the bus using the shoulder of the road. He believes the traffic study should be repeated at this time of year to get more accurate results. Jeff Vander Cruysen addressed Committee advising that he lives beside the church and is very concerned regarding the traffic. He noted that he would like to protect his property and is concerned with the proposed fencing between his property and the church. He had the following questions pertaining to a fence: what kind of fencing would be installed; how high would the fence be; and what grade would the fence be built, the church's grade or his property's grade? Mr. Vander Cruysen also expressed concerns pertaining to his well and questioned if his well could be tested before and after construction. If there was a problem who would be liable? He is also concerned with the assessment of his property. Erika van Putten, Tunney Planning addressed Committee in support of the application on behalf of the applicant. She advising that a voluntary traffic study was completed and the Region of Durham concluded there are no traffic concerns. She noted that there will be fencing along the existing property lines and that the kitchen is being removed so that there will be no food preparation done on site. She advised that she will be meeting with the Regional Health Department this week regarding water consumption. Ms. van Putten confirmed they would be willing to work with the abutting • property owners to resolve fence issues and she confirmed they would be willing to repeat the traffic study. -5- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes September 28, 2009 David Fowler was present to answer any questions. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP, ASSOCIATED DAY CARE FACILITIES, AND PLAYING FIELDS APPLICANT: THE DURHAM CHURCH NETWORK Resolution #GPA-526-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PSD-089-09 be received; THAT the application submitted by The Durham Church Network for Zoning By-law Amendment continues to be processed including the preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding agency comments; THAT Staff continue processing the Zoning By-law Amendment application; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-089-09 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED ADDITION TO MUNICIPAL REGISTER OF PROPERTIES OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST Resolution #GPA-527-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-090-09 be received; THAT the properties identified as 5531 Bethesda Road and 5681 Acres Road, be added to the Municipal Register of properties of cultural heritage value or interest; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-090-09 and any delegation be advised of Council's direction. CARRIED • -6- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes • September 28, 2009 MINOR VARIANCE TO SIGN BY-LAW 97-157 APPLICANT: ELDAD UNITED CHURCH Resolution #GPA-528-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-091-09 be received; THAT the application for Minor Variance to the Municipality of Clarington Sign By-law 97-157, submitted by Eldad United Church, to permit a reduction in the minimum required setback from the road allowance from 1 metre to 0 metres for a ground sign, and to permit an increase in maximum permitted sign area from 1.5 square metres to 2.3 square metres for a ground sign, be approved; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-091-09 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED HIGHWAY 407 EAST ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COMMENTS TO THE MINISTRY • OF ENVIRONMENT Resolution #GPA-529-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Report PSD-092-09 be received; THAT Report PSD-092-09 be approved as the Municipality of Clarington's comments to the Ministry of the Environment on the Environmental Assessment submission for the Highway 407 East Extension; THAT a copy of Report PSD-092-09 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of Transportation, and the Regional Municipality of Durham; and THAT all. interested parties listed in Report PSD-092-09 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED AS AMENDED (See following motions) • -7- • General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes September 28, 2009 Resolution #GPA-530-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Transportation be requested to ensure that the Highway 407 east extension be completed as one phase from Pickering to Highway 35/115. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-531-09 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Section 7.2 of Report PSD-092-09 be amended by removing the word "phasing" and replacing it with the words "next steps". CARRIED The foregoing resolution #GPA-529-09 was then put to a vote and carried as amended. DECLARATION AND SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY, PART LOTS ON PLAN 18T-95028 ON GLENABBEY DRIVE AND MEADOWGLADE ROAD, COURTICE TO • 708545 ONTARIO LIMITED (GERANIUM CORPORATION) Resolution #GPA-532-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim • THAT Report PSD-093-09 be received; THAT Council declare, by By-law portions of Lots 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 85, 86 and 118 and Blocks 190, 191, and 192 on Draft Plan 18T-95028 (Plan 40R-26039 and Plan 40R-26040), as shown on Attachment 1 to Report PSD-093-09, to be surplus property of the Municipality; THAT a By-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk, on behalf of the Municipality, to execute the agreement for the sale of the portions identified on Attachment 1 to Report PSD-093-09 to 708545 Ontario Limited (Geranium Corporation) for $114,375.00; THAT all legal and related costs be borne by the purchaser; THAT the proceeds from the sale of the surplus property be deposited into the Municipal Acquisition of Real Property Reserve Account; and -8- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes • September 28, 2009 THAT staff and the Municipal Solicitor be authorized to take all necessary actions to complete the transactions. CARRIED Councillor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT DUNBURY SUBDIVISION PHASE 1, BOWMANVILLE, PLANS 40M-2096 AND 40R-21119, `CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND `ASSUMPTION BY-LAWS', FINAL WORK5 INCLUDING ROADS AND OTHER RELATED WORKS Resolution #GPA-533-09 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report EGD-028-09 be received; THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related • Works, constructed within Plans 40M-2096 and 40R-21119; and THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report EGD-028-09, assuming certain streets within Plans 40M-2096 and 40R-21119 as public highways. CARRIED MONTHLY REPORT ON BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY FOR AUGUST, 2009 • Resolution #GPA-534-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report EGD-029-09 be received for information. CARRIED OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. -9- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes September 28, 2009 • COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Councillor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting. Mayor Abernethy stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Staff Report CLD-017-09 - Compliance Audit 2006 Election Campaign as one of the individuals who brought the complaint forward against the individual was a member of his 2006 Election Campaign team, and he competed for the position that he now holds with the individual who is at the centre of the Compliance Audit. Mayor Abernethy refrained from discussion and voting on this matter. COMPLIANCE AUDIT-JOHN MUTTON 2006 ELECTION CAMPAIGN Resolution #GPA-535-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report CLD-017-09 be received; THAT, in accordance with section 81(4) of the Municipal Elections Act, Bernard G. Nayman Chartered Accountant be appointed to conduct a second compliance audit of John Mutton's 2006 Mayoral Campaign; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report CLD-017-09 be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED APPOINTMENTS TO SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND TO THE GREEN COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Resolution #GPA-536-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Scott Stevens be added to the list of interested applicants requesting appointment to-the Green Community Advisory Committee. CARRIED • -10- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes September 28, 2009 • Resolution #GPA-537-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report CLD-018-09 be received; THAT Pat Mulcahy be appointed to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee; THAT Cathrine McKeever be appointed to the Green Community Advisory Committee; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report CLD-018-09 be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT TENDER CL2009-28, GUIDERAIL INSTALLATION • Resolution #GPA-537-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report COD-054-09 be received; THAT Peninsula Construction Incorporated, Fonthill, Ontario, with a total bid price of $81,876.58 (excluding G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2009-28, be awarded the contract for the Guiderail Installation as required by the Operations Department; and THAT the required funds in the amount of $129,076.58 ($81,876.58 tender plus consulting, contingencies, emergency work and administration) be drawn from the Department of Operations, 2009 Capital Budget for Guide Rail Installation Account #110-36-330-83639-7401. CARRIED • -11- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes September 28, 2009 CO-OPERATIVE TENDER T-220-2009, SUPPLY, RETREADING, REPAIR AND DISPOSAL OF TIRES AND TUBES Resolution #GPA-538-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report COD-055-09 be received; THAT Attersley Tire Services Incorporated, Port Perry, Ontario with an approximate annual value of $27,095.62, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications be awarded the Municipality of Clarington requirements for Co-operative Tender T-220-2009, Supply, Retreading, Repair and Disposal of Tires and Tubes for a one year term; THAT pending satisfactory pricing and service the contract be renewed for the second through fifth year; and THAT the funds required be drawn from the Department of Operations various current operating accounts. CARRIED • CONFIDENTIAL REPORT -PERSONAL COMPENSATION MATTER REGARDING AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL Resolution #GPA-539-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report COD-056-09 be approved. CARRIED (See following motion) Resolution #GPA-540-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing Confidential Report COD-056-09, Personal Compensation Matter regarding an Identifiable Individual. CARRIED The meeting reconvened in open session at 12:48 p.m. -12- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes . September 28, 2009 Mayor Abernethy reported that one item was discussed in "closed" session in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and no resolutions were passed. The foregoing resolution #GPA-539-09 was then put to a vote and carried. TENDER CL2009-22, CONCESSION ROADS 7 8: 8 REHABILITATION -BUILD CANADA FUND -COMMUNITIES COMPONENT (BFC - CC) Resolution #GPA-541-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report COD-057-09 be received; THAT Coco Paving Inc., Oshawa, Ontario, with a total revised bid in the amount of $3,958,681.06 (plus G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2009-22, be awarded the contract for the Concession Roads 7 & 8 Rehabilitation, as required by the Engineering Department; THAT funds required in the amount of $4,711,000.00 (which includes $3,958,681.06 • tendering, design contract administration and contingencies) be drawn from Account #110-32-330-83347-7401; and THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-057-09, marked Schedule "A" authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved. CARRIED SENIORS AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED SIDEWALK/WINDROW SNOW CLEARING Resolution #GPA-542-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report COD-058-09 be received; THAT Council provide direction with respect to the provision of the senior's and disabled snow clearing services; THAT, should Council elect to provide the service for the 2009-2010 season by means of contracted services the Manager of Purchasing be authorized to proceed with a bid solicitation process for the provision of the senior's and physically disabled sidewalk • snow clearing service for all Clarington areas and report back with the bid results at the earliest possible date; -13- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes September 28, 2009 • THAT Council provide direction with respect to the application of and the amount of an annual fee to be charged for the provision of the service; and THAT Margaret H. Polman, and other interested parties on record, be advised of Council's decision. MOTION TABLED (See following motion) Resolution #GPA-543-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing resolution be tabled to the October 5, 2009, Council meeting. CARRIED ALTER AGENDA Resolution #GPA-544-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Order of the Agenda be altered to consider Addendum #2 to Report COD-005-09 at this time. CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS ADDENDUM #2 TO REPORT COD-005-09, COMMUNITY VIDEO SHOWCASE PROGRAM Resolution #GPA-545-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report COD-005-09 Addendum #2 be received; THAT Report COD-005-09 Addendum #1, be lifted from the table; THAT the Clarington Board of Trade presentation on their Clarington Promotional Video Program be received; THAT Council endorse the Board of Trade Clarington Promotional Video Program to be produced and co-ordinated by the Board of Trade, with no monetary impact on the . Municipality; and -14- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes September 28, 2009 • THAT the Board of Trade and CGI Communications Inc. be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED AS AMENDED (See following motion) Resolution #GPA-546-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Resolution #GPA-545-09 be amended by adding "as soon as possible" immediately following the word "produced" in Paragraph 4. CARRIED The foregoing resolution #GPA-545-09 was then put to a vote and carried as amended. FINANCE DEPARTMENT PSAB 3150 TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS UPDATE Resolution #GPA-547-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report FND-022-09 be received for information. CARRIED ANNUAL COMMODITY HEDGING REPORT - 2009 Resolution #GPA-548-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report FND-024-09 be received for information. CARRIED ANNUAL LEASING REPORT - 2009 Resolution #GPA-549-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report FND-025-09 be received for information. CARRIED • -15- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes September 28, 2009 • MUNICIPAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES PROGRAM - 2009 Resolution #GPA-550-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report FND-026-09 be received for in#ormation. CARRIED CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS PRESENTATION -PETER SIMMONS, DIRECTOR, MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NUCLEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION Resolution #GPA-551-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson • THAT Mr. Peter Simmons be thanked for his presentation and update; and THAT all Members of Council be provided a copy of Mr. Simmons' Powerpoint presentation. CARRIED PRESENTATION -JOHN O'TOOLE, DURHAM MPP -HIGHWAY 407 EAST Resolution #GPA-552-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT John O'Toole be thanked for his presentation. CARRIED DELEGATION -RICHARD WARD -PROPERTY STANDARDS ISSUE Resolution #GPA-553-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson • THAT the delegation of Richard Ward be received for information. CARRIED -16- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes September 28, 2009 OTHER BUSINESS VERBAL CONFIDENTIAL REPORT FROM THE SOLICITOR -EXPROPRIATION Resolution #GPA-554-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. CARRIED The meeting resumed in "open" session at 2:10 p.m. Mayor Abernethy report that one item was discussed in "closed" session in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and no resolutions were passed. Resolution #GPA-555-09 • Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the verbal report of the Solicitor be received for information. CARRIED FIREFIGHTER BRAVERY RECOGNITION Resolution #GPA-556-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT, at the earliest convenient Council Meeting, that firefighters Randy Cowan, Steve Proctor and Ken Ostler be invited to Council to be publicly and appropriately be recognized for their bravery. MOTION DEFERRED (See following motion) Resolution #GPA-557-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson • THAT the foregoing resolution be deferred pending receipt of further information regarding firefighters bravery recognition from the Fire Chief. CARRIED -17- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes September 28, 2009 • FREE BUS SERVICE - 2009 APPLE FESTIVAL Councillor Hooper advised that due to the current financial constraints, the Bowmanville BIA will not be taking advantage of the $1000 grant previously approved by Council, to assist in offering free bus service for the 2009 Apple Festival. As such, the free bus service will not be offered for this year's event. COMMUNICATIONS There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda. ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-558-09 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:22 p.m. CARRIED • /~ . / ~ %~ F D UTY LERK • -18-