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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/08/2010 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, March 8, 2010 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 Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Acting Director of Planning Services, F. Langmaid Director of Corporate Services & Human Resources, M. Marano Director of Finance, N. Taylor Director of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree Clerk II, J. Gallagher Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Abernethy announced that Councillor Novak, Councillor Trim, Councillor Woo, Councillor Foster and himself had attended the “Staples” Bowmanville store grand opening on Saturday, March 6, 2010. He noted that it was a successful opening and a great addition to the business community of Clarington. Mayor Abernethy also announced that Councillor Novak, Councillor Foster, and himself attended the opening of Comedy Royale, a new entertainment venue in Courtice, on Saturday, March 6, 2010. - 1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 Councillor Novak announced that she had the opportunity, on Thursday, March 4, 2010, to represent the Municipality at the opening of “Crock A Doodle”, a new ceramic painting business. She also announced that, on March 3, 2010, she attended the “Raging Grannies” theatrical production at the Clarington Older Adults Centre. On March 4, 2010, Councillor Novak attended the public information centre meeting regarding the Jane Street reconstruction and Flett Street sanitary sewer replacement, which had approximately 15 people in attendance. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-143-10 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the minutes of the special meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on February 19, 2010 and the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on February 22, 2010, be approved. CARRIED ALTER THE AGENDA Resolution #GPA-144-10 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the agenda be altered to allow Mr. John Pisapio to make his presentation when he arrives. CARRIED DELEGATIONS COLIN ROWE, THANKING COUNCIL FOR DESIGNATING THE CLARINGTON CONCERT BAND AS THE OFFICIAL TOWN BAND Mr. Rowe was present to thank Council for designating the Clarington Concert Band as the Official Town Band. Mr. Rowe provided the Committee with some background information on the Clarington Concert Band, which began in 1992. He noted that there are over 45 players from around the area. Mr. Rowe thanked Council, on behalf of the executive and the Clarington Town Band, for the designation and for Council’s support over the years. He pledged that the Clarington Concert Band will continue to honour the trust that Council has placed in them. - 2 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 PRESENTATIONS JOHN PISAPIO, MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES, REGARDING COYOTE DAMAGE Mr. Pisapio was present to address the Committee regarding coyote damage. He noted that over the past 100 years, governments have been trying to eliminate coyotes yet there are now more coyotes than ever. He indicated that the reason for this is that coyotes are highly adaptive and very productive. Mr. Pisapio reiterated that trying to eliminate the species does not work. He informed the Committee that there are different zones in Ontario, with different hybrids within each. He stated that in Clarington we have the Eastern Coyote which is between 30-35lbs for females, and 35- 45lbs for males, and look much larger because of their long legs and full coats. Mr. Pisapio provided the Committee with the life history of the coyote, which includes a 60- 63 day gestation and a litter size of 3-9. He stated that one of the reasons coyotes are such a successful species is because they eat a wide range of food, from berries to deer. Mr. Pisapio stated that the recent urban area attacks are typically tied to people feeding the coyotes. He reviewed the territory, based on radio-collared studies, which includes the Port Lands of Toronto. Regarding predation of livestock, he noted that not all coyotes kill livestock, typically it is the older adult males. Therefore, he stated that it is important to eliminate these older adult males in an area, not all coyotes. With regard to prevention, he stated that it is important to provide barns or sheds for livestock. He added that guard dogs, donkeys, llamas are cost-effective ways to protect livestock from coyotes. Mr. Pisapio informed the Committee about the compensation program for livestock losses, administered through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, which reimburses the municipality for the compensation paid. The Ministry of Natural Resources is not involved in the program. He noted that every land owner is empowered to protect their property through capture and destruction. Mr. Pisapio stated that historical studies prove that there is an increase in coyote numbers where there have been intensive control efforts or increased harvests for pelts. Along those lines, he noted that bounties are illegal in Ontario, however he stated that there are provisions in the legislation to have a municipality approach the Ministry of Natural Resources for permission for a sanctioned harvest (similar to a bounty). Mr. Pisapio stated that effective control includes selective culling within breeding territories; promoting trapping of problem coyotes only by highly trained and Ministry approved trappers where the timing is important. He informed the Committee that there is no closed season on coyotes and therefore anyone with small game license along with a wolfe/coyote game seal can kill coyotes. Mr. Pisapio noted that there is currently no “explosion in the population” as compared to the normal population cycle despite what is reported by the media. He further stated that the population tends to be self- controlled by the mite disease called mange. Mr. Pisapio noted a number of options available to homeowners to protect their property, such as properly storing garbage, not feeding the coyotes and keeping barbeques clean. However it is important to note that a property owner cannot use poison and must use humane methods to kill coyotes. He - 3 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 informed the Committee that another option is to hire an agent, authorized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, to protect their property. Regarding live-trap and relocation, Mr. Pisapio noted that this does not work as the rules are that they can only be moved one kilometre away, which does not solve the problem. He summarized that coyotes are “here to stay” and part of the problem is caused by the changes we have made to the environment. He added that we need to learn all we can about these adaptable animals; discourage them from developed areas; and attempt to manage/ control them only when and where necessary. Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC MEETING Subject: (a) Application to Amend the Zoning By-law 84-63 Applicant: Mr. Edgar Wilson, on behalf of Winster Investments Ltd. Report: PSD-033-10 Mitch Morawetz, Junior Planner, made a verbal and PowerPoint presentation to the Committee regarding the application. Mr. Harold Hammond spoke to ask a question. He questioned the Municipality’s concern regarding the bussing requirements, given that when the school was operating as a public school the students were driven, bussed and walked. No one spoke in support of the application. Subject: (b) Application to Amend the Zoning By-law 84-63 Applicant: Courtice Homestead Land Corporation Report: PSD-034-10 Bob Russell, Planner, made a verbal and PowerPoint presentation to the Committee regarding the application. No one spoke in opposition to the application. No one spoke in support of the application. Katrina Metzner, was present, representing Courtice Homestead Corporation, to answer questions. She confirmed that the garage projections will vary among the 18 houses. - 4 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO ALLOW A MONTESSORI SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 TO 14 – 80 RHONDA BOULEVARD APPLICANT: WINTSER INVESTMENTS LIMITED Resolution #GPA-145-10 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PSD-033-10 be received; THAT the application submitted by Wintser Investments Limited continue to be processed including the preparation of a further recommendation report; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-033-10 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED REZONING TO PERMIT 50% OF 18 LOTS TO HAVE GARAGE DOORS THAT MAY PROJECT TO A MAXIMUM OF 1.25 METRES FROM THE DWELLING GROUND FLOOR FRONT OR EXTERIOR SIDE WALLS OR COVERED PORCH APPLICANT: COURTICE HOMESTEAD LAND CORPORATION Resolution #GPA-146-10 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSD-034-10 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by Courtice Homestead Land Corporation be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment, as contained in Attachment 2 of Report PSD-034-10, be adopted by Council; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-034-10, and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED - 5 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2010 Resolution #GPA-147-10 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PSD-035-10 be received; and THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on February 18, 2010 for applications A2010-0001 and A2010-0002 and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. CARRIED PROPOSED LIGHTING GUIDELINES Resolution #GPA-148-10 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Report PSD-037-10 be received; and THAT the “Lighting Guidelines” as provided to Committee members under separate cover, be adopted for consideration in the review and approval of new development applications and be made available to the development industry including posting on the Municipality of Clarington website. CARRIED ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. 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. - 6 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 RECESS Resolution #GPA-149-10 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the Committee recess for a 10 minute break until 11:15 a.m. CARRIED The meeting resumed at 11:15 a.m. Councillor Robinson chaired this portion of the meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 2010 COMMUNITY GRANTS Resolution #GPA-150-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report CSD-002-10 be received; THAT Council consider all submitted grant requests; THAT Council provide direction on the Ride4United Way request for funding; and THAT the Ride4United Way be advised of Council’s decision. CARRIED (See following motions) BOWMANVILLE ECOLOGY GARDEN Resolution #GPA-151-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Grant Application #10-01, Bowmanville Ecology Garden, be approved in the amount of $500.00. CARRIED - 7 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 COURTICE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Resolution #GPA-152-10 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Grant Application #10-02, Courtice Horticultural Society, be approved in the amount of $500.00. CARRIED NEWCASTLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Resolution #GPA-153-10 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Grant Application #10-03, Newcastle Horticultural Society, be approved in the amount of $800.00. MOTION LOST Resolution #GPA-154-10 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Grant Application #10-03, Newcastle Horticultural Society, be approved in the amount of $500.00. CARRIED ORONO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Resolution #GPA-155-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Grant Application #10-04, Orono Horticultural Society, be approved in the amount of $500.00. CARRIED - 8 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 BOWMANVILLE SANTA CLAUS PARADE Resolution #GPA-156-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Grant Application #10-05, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade, be approved in the amount of $2000.00. CARRIED CHRISTMAS IN CLARINGTON COUNTRY Resolution #GPA-157-10 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Grant Application #10-06, Christmas in Clarington Country, be denied. CARRIED CLARINGTON MARKETING MINDS Resolution #GPA-158-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Grant Application #10-07, Clarington Marketing Minds, be approved in the amount of $500.00. CARRIED MUSIC NIGHT IN THE PARK Resolution #GPA-159-10 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Grant Application #10-08, Music Night in the Park, be approved in the amount of $750.00. CARRIED - 9 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 NEWCASTLE ART SHOW Resolution #GPA-160-10 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Grant Application #10-09, Newcastle Art Show, be approved in the amount of $1,000.00. CARRIED NEWCASTLE VILLAGE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Resolution #GPA-161-10 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Grant Application #10-10, Newcastle Village & District Historical Society, be approved in the amount of $1,500.00. CARRIED ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVANCY OF ONTARIO CLARINGTON BRANCH Resolution #GPA-162-10 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Grant Application #10-11, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Clarington Branch, be approved in the amount of $1,000.00. MOTION LOST Resolution #GPA-163-10 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Grant Application #10-11, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Clarington Branch, be approved in the amount of $2,500.00. CARRIED - 10 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 DURHAM CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL FAIR Resolution #GPA-164-10 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Grant Application #10-12, Durham Central Agricultural Fair, be approved in the amount of $1,000.00. CARRIED ORONO TOWN HALL Resolution #GPA-165-10 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Grant Application #10-13, Orono Town Hall, be approved in the amount of $2,500.00. CARRIED KENDAL COMMUNITY CENTRE Resolution #GPA-166-10 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Grant Application #10-14, Kendal Community Centre, be approved in the amount of $2,500.00. CARRIED HAYDON COMMUNITY CENTRE Resolution #GPA-167-10 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Grant Application #10-15, Haydon Community Centre, be approved in the amount of $2,500.00. CARRIED - 11 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 SOLINA COMMUNITY CENTRE Resolution #GPA-168-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Grant Application #10-16, Solina Community Centre, be approved in the amount of $2,500.00. CARRIED NEWTONVILLE HALL Resolution #GPA-169-10 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Grant Application #10-17, Newtonville Hall, be approved in the amount of $2,500.00. CARRIED NEWCASTLE ARENA Resolution #GPA-170-10 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Grant Application #10-18, Newcastle Arena, be approved in the amount of $2,500.00. CARRIED CLARINGTON NEW HORIZONS BAND Resolution #GPA-171-10 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Grant Application #10-19, Clarington New Horizons Band, be approved in the amount of $750.00. CARRIED - 12 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 CLARINGTON FIDDLE CLUB Resolution #GPA-172-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Grant Application #10-20, Clarington Fiddle Club, be approved in the amount of $750.00. CARRIED CLARINGTON CONCERT BAND Resolution #GPA-173-10 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Grant Application #10-21, Clarington Concert Band, be approved in the amount of $750.00. CARRIED DRIFTWOOD THEATRE Resolution #GPA-174-10 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Grant Application #10-22, Driftwood Theatre, be approved in the amount of $500.00. CARRIED CLARINGTON SWIM CLUB Resolution #GPA-175-10 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Grant Application #10-23, Clarington Swim Club, be approved in the amount of $1,000.00. CARRIED - 13 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 ECLIPSE PERFORMING ARTS Resolution #GPA-176-10 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Grant Application #10-24, Eclipse Performing Arts, be approved in the amount of $500.00. CARRIED ORONO FIGURE SKATING Resolution #GPA-177-10 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Grant Application #10-25, Orono Figure Skating, be approved in the amount of $1,500.00. CARRIED NEWCASTLE SKATING CLUB Resolution #GPA-178-10 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Grant Application #10-26, Newcastle Skating Club, be approved in the amount of $1,500.00. CARRIED COURTICE KIDS MULTISPORT SERIES Resolution #GPA-179-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Grant Application #10-27, Courtice Kids Multisport Series, be approved in the amount of $1,500.00. CARRIED - 14 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 CLARINGTON PROJECT Resolution #GPA-180-10 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Grant Application #10-28, Clarington Project, be approved in the amount of $1,000.00. CARRIED MENTAL HEALTH DURHAM – MAKING CONNECTIONS CLARINGTON Resolution #GPA-181-10 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Grant Application #10-29, Mental Health Durham – Making Connections Clarington, be approved in the amount of $1,000.00. CARRIED CLARINGTON EAST FOOD BANK Resolution #GPA-182-10 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Grant Application #10-30, Clarington East Food Bank, be approved in the amount of $1,000.00. MOTION WITHDRAWN Resolution #GPA-183-10 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Grant Application #10-30, Clarington East Food Bank, be approved in the amount of $2,000.00. CARRIED - 15 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF PETERBOROUGH Resolution #GPA-184-10 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Grant Application #10-31, Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough, be approved in the amount of $750.00. CARRIED BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF CLARINGTON Resolution #GPA-185-10 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Grant Application #10-32, Big Brothers and Sisters of Clarington, be approved in the amount of $2,000.00. CARRIED DISTRESS CENTRE DURHAM Resolution #GPA-186-10 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Grant Application #10-33, Distress Centre Durham, be approved in the amount of $1,000.00. CARRIED RIDE4UNITED WAY Resolution #GPA-187-10 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Ride4United Way’s request for funding be denied. CARRIED - 16 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 CLERK’S DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT TENDER NO. CL2010-6 – ELECTRICAL SERVICES PARK & STREET MAINTENANCE Resolution #GPA-188-10 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report COD-007-10 be received; THAT Langley Utilities Contracting Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $94,288.00 (plus G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2010-6, be awarded the contract for Electrical Services – Park and Street Lighting Maintenance, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Operations Department; THAT pending satisfactory pricing and service the contract be extended for a second and third year; and THAT the funds expended be drawn from the Operations Department Annual Operating Budget(s). CARRIED FINANCE DEPARTMENT MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS’ REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES FOR 2009 Resolution #GPA-189-10 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report FND-007-10 be received for information. CARRIED - 17 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER NEWCASTLE RECYCLING PROPOSED SETTLEMENT Resolution #GPA-190-10 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report SOL-001-10, regarding the Newcastle Recycling Proposed Settlement be moved to the end of the agenda to be considered in “closed” session. CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS APPLICATION TO AMEND ZONING BY-LAW 84-63 TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO (2) SINGLE DETACHED LOTS FRONTING ONTO BOSWELL DRIVE APPLICANT: GREEN MARTIN HOLDINGS LTD. Resolution #GPA-191-10 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-027-10 be lifted from the table. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-192-10 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSD-027-10 be received; THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 be approved and that the amending By-law, contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-027-10, be approved; THAT a copy of Report PSD-027-10 and Council’s decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC); and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-027-10 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. MOTION LOST - 18 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 Resolution #GPA-193-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report PSD-027-10 be received; THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 be denied; THAT a copy of Report PSD-027-10 and Council’s decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-027-10 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED COLIN ROWE, THANKING COUNCIL FOR DESIGNATING THE CLARINGTON CONCERT BAND AS THE OFFICIAL TOWN BAND Resolution #GPA-194-10 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the delegation of Colin Rowe, regarding the Clarington Concert Band, be received with thanks. CARRIED JOHN PISAPIO, MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES, REGARDING COYOTE DAMAGE Resolution #GPA-195-10 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the presentation of John Pisapio, from the Ministry of Natural Resources, regarding coyotes, be received with thanks. CARRIED - 19 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 OTHER BUSINESS REQUEST FOR REPORT REGARDING NUCLEAR ‘NEW BUILD’ AT DARLINGTON Resolution #GPA-196-10 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Clarington Board of Trade be requested to consult with municipal staff and report on a strategy to encourage and facilitate prompt implementation of nuclear ‘New Build’ at the Darlington site and the costs associated with creating and implementing the strategy. CARRIED REQUEST FOR REPORT REGARDING FEDERAL FUNDING OF ROADS Resolution #GPA-197-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT staff be directed to prepare a report for the March 22, 2010 Council meeting regarding the opportunity of taking advantage of the recently announced federal funding of roads. CARRIED COMMUNICATIONS There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda. CLOSED MEETING Resolution #GPA-198-10 Moved by Councillor Hooper, 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 Report SOL-001-10: ? a matter that deals with advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and ? a matter that deals with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. CARRIED - 20 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 8, 2010 RISE AND REPORT 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. NEWCASTLE RECYCLING PROPOSED SETTLEMENT Resolution #GPA-199-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report SOL-001-10, regarding the Newcastle Recycling Proposed Settlement, be received for information. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-200-10 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:56 p.m. CARRIED ~ /~ ~ ~' ~' D PUTY_CL7= -21 -