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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
Council Minutes July 17, 1987
Minutes of a Special Meeting of Council
held on Friday, July 17, 1987, at 11:00 a.m.,
in Qourt Room #2.
Roll Call Present Were: Mayor J. Winters
Councillor A. Cowman
Councillor H. McKnight
Councillor F. Stapleton
Councillor A. Wotten
Absent: Councillor D. Hamre
Councillor M. Hubbard (On Vacation)
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff
Treasurer, J. Blanchard
Deputy Clerk, R. Rutledge
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 11:00 A.M.
The Mayor introduced Bernie Chandler, Deloitte, Haskins
& Sells, who reviewed the 1986 Financial Statement.
Resolution #C-629-87
1986 Financial Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Cowman
Statement
THAT the 1986 Financial Statement and Auditors' comments
be received.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED"
Resolution #C-630-87
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Wotten
THAT the recommendations contained in the Auditors'
comments be referred to the Treasurer for implementation
subject to quarterly reports to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-631-87
Eldorado Resources Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Wotten
flimited
THAT the firm of Walker, Poole, Milligan, be engaged by the
~,, Town in accordance with Resolution #C-8-87, at a cost not
to exceed $25,000 in order to undertake the necessary
analysis and to represent the Town, its position and
interests during the process and at an hearing related
to the renewal of tfie operating licence ofyEldorado
Resources Limited for 1988 by the Atomic Energy Control Board;
Special Council Minutes - 2 - July 17, 1987
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THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to
prepare the terms of reference necessary to undertake
the appropriate studies and analysis in accordance with
Section 21 of the Agreement between Ontario Hydro and the
Corporation of the Town of Newcastle dated March 22, 1977,
for presentation to the Hydro Liaison Committee as soon
as possible;
~r THAT the Chief Administrative Officer review other sections
of the subject agreement, and bring forward the terms of
reference for any study and analysis which would be
appropriate for the Town to undertake at this time for
presentation to the Hydro Liaison Committee.
"CARRIED"
WHEREAS the issue of community identity is significantly
influenced byCanada Post;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council endorse Councillor
Cowman, Sam Cureatz, M.P.P., and Allan Lawrence, M.P., in
their communications with Canada Post and urge them to
continue with their efforts to solicit Canada Post's
assistance in enhancing community identity in Courtice.
"CARRIED"
THAT the appropriate funds be drawn from the Contingency
Account;
Resolution #C-631-87 Cont'd
THAT an appropriate agreement be entered into between
the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle and the firm of
Walker, Poole, Milligan to undertake the said work;
THAT the appropriate agencies and interested parties be so
advised; and
THAT the Region of Durham be requested to support the Town
in its endeavours and provide financial assistance in this
regard.
"CARRIED
Resolution #C-623-87
Ontario Hydro Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Wotten
Agreement
Resolution #C-633-87
Canada Post Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Cowman
Special Council Minutes - 3 - July 17, 1987
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Bell Canada Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Cowman
WHEREAS the issue of community identity is significantly
influenced by Bell Canada in its telephone directory
publication;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bell Canada be requested to
publish its telephone directory listing all communities or
localities within the Town of Newcastle as being in or
part of the Town of Newcastle.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-635-87
Water Problems Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Wotten
Courtice Area
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer seek legal advice
~r from the firm of Walker, Poole, Milligan, specifically Mr.
Peter A. Milligan, B.A.(Economics), LL.B., and Mr. Dennis
C. Hefferon, LL.B., M.A., and Professor of Environmental
Studies at York University, to deal with the matter of
responsibility related to water problems in Courtice and
advise as to the manner in which the interests of affected
homeowners can be protected.
"CARRIED"
~""' Resolution #C-636-87
Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor McKnight
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:50 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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