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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/27/2000 . . . Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON March 27, 2000 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, March 27,2000, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. Mayor D. Hamre Councillor J. Mutton (attended until 8:30 p.m.) Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Councillor T. Young Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director, Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 9:20 p.m.) Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 9:20 p.m.) Director, Planning and Development, D. Crome (attended until 9:20 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon (attended until 9:20 p.m.) Treasurer, M. Marano (attended until 9:20 p.m.) Director, Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 9:20 p.m.) Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Resolution #C-146-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 6, 2000, be approved. "CARRIED" . Council Minutes PRESENTATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -2- March 27,2000 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham, 605 Rossland Road East, P.O. Box 623, Whitby, LlN 6A3 was present to outline the Regional achievements over the past year and what is in store for the Region in the coming years. During 1999, the Region: Continued to enjoy a AAA credit rating Saw over 3500 new housing starts Commenced a Regional Insurance Pool Enjoyed new business ventures Was the home of several film shoots Was awarded the 2000 Summer Games Formulated an economic development strategy Saw commencement of work on the widening of Highway 401 and new interchanges Completed construction of the Ajax Water Supply Plant Formulated a long-term strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine Successfully handled downloading of services from the Province, ie, ambulance Saw an extension of GO Transit service The year 2000 will see the following achievements: · Work towards a Transportation Master Plan · All day GO Train service as of May 1,2000 · Additional work on Highway 401 widening . Widening of Taunton Road · Many road repairs in the Municipality of Clarington · Numerous water and sewer improvements in Clarington · The Zone 2 Reservoir Project in Clarington · A long-term waste management strategy · Construction of a new 300-bed Hillsdale Manor Chair Anderson stated that the Region's Transportation Infrastructure is following behind other municipalities and we must urge the Federal Government to complete Highway 407 and decide on the future of the Pickering Airport lands. Restructuring of local government is upper most on the agenda for the Region and the Council must look at all options in order to carry on business better and more efficiently for its residents. Donna Lucas-Astley and Peter Niklaus, Co-Chairs, Boys Slo-Pitch presented Mayor Hamre with a cheque in the amount of $6,000 on behalf of the Boys Slo-Pitch Association for improvements to the Lord Elgin Park Baseball Diamond. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS - 3 - March 27,2000 Dianna Eastwood, Co-ordinator, John Howard Society, together with David Smith, Program Co-ordinator, Firehouse Youth Centre thanked the municipality for the $30,000 grant and outlined the methods in which they have begun to implement the recommendations contained in the municipality's staffreport of January 2000. David Smith outlined several changes and the resulting growth in the Youth Centre and outlined various activities which are planned at the centre in the upcoming months. Mayor Hamre presented a cheque in the amount of $15,000 (being one half of the total grant) to Dianna Eastwood and David Smith. Scott Creed, Chair of the Animal Advisory Committee, 150 Tamblyn Road, Orono, LOB lMO requested proclamation of Responsible Pet Ownership Week, May 6 - 14,2000. He outlined various activities which the Committee has planned for Responsible Pet Ownership Week as well as ongoing activities being undertaken. Resolution #C-147-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Carl VanBelle be added as a delegation to address Council. "CARRIED" Allan Vaillancourt, 1946 Highway 2, Bowmanville, LlC 3K7 advised Council that on February 21, 2000, he was visited by his neighbour Paul Watson. Mr. Watson advised him that the large piles of brush located on his property on Highway 2 were going to be burnt. A permit had been issued by the Fire Department to allow for this activity. Mr. Vaillancourt questioned why this activity would be sanctioned when it would allow large amounts of noxious fumes to be emitted into the air. He indicated that the Fire Department permit had been signed on August 23, 1999, and questioned why it would take 6 months for Mr. Watson to advise the neighbours of this activity. He also questioned whether the Valleys 2000 Committee could have used the cleared brush for chipping and whether a farmers right to burn outweighs the right of other residents to enjoy clean, fresh air. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS -4 - March 27, 2000 Paul Watson, 1583 Maple Grove Road, Bowmanville, LlC 3K3 advised Council that the subject property was farmland many years ago. However it has been allowed to grow up with brush which is of no value. His family is attempting to return the property to its natural state and, in so doing, they applied for permits to burn the unwanted brush. The Ministry of Environment have no objections to the burning and a permit was properly obtained from the Fire Department. All requirements of the Fire Department have been complied with, including notification of immediately adjacent property owners. The notification was delayed from the date of issue of the permit to ensure that people would be aware of the activity at the time the burn was to begin. Mr. Watson advised that he has only received one complaint related to the burn and the burn was stopped at the time the complaint was received. Manpower is on site at all times to monitor the activity. Carl VanBelle, VanBelle Garden Centre, 1973 Highway 2, Bowmanville, LlC 3K7, advised Council that he has been experiencing problems with the smoke which is emanating from the burn on the Watson farm. He is presently venting his greenhouses and on Thursday of last week he had to send people home from work from the amount of smoke which was entering into the greenhouses. He has spoken with the Watsons on the impact that this is having on his business. Resolution #C-148-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Council recess for 15 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. Resolution #C-149-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception ofItems I - 9, I - 11, I - 15, 1- 21, I - 27 and I - 29. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 1 C06.NE 1-2 M02.GE 1-3 D02.0A 1- 4 C02.BY 1- 5 E05.GE - 5 - March 27,2000 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated February 21, 2000. (Received for Information) Lori Ullius, Parenting Program Manager, Durham Region Health Department, advising that individuals and organizations serving Durham Region have come together to organize an Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA) Forum. The Durham ODA Forum entitled "Breaking The Barriers" will take place on March 29, 2000, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the HMS Ajax Room at the Ajax Community Centre. The purpose of the Forum is to help educate the community about the barriers disabled people face everyday in their lives and to advocate for an effective Ontarians with Disabilities Act. As a result of barriers, children and youth growing up with disabilities and special needs are disadvantaged in many ways - socially, vocationally, emotionally and educationally. Ms. Ullius is requesting that a forum flyer be posted for public viewing. (Received for Information) Ian D. Macnab, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Kawartha Conservation Authority, advising that the Board of Directors of Kawartha Conservation on February 9, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT, Kawartha Conservation supports all efforts to preserve and protect the Oak Ridges Moraine; and THAT, all development on the Oak Ridges Moraine should be suspended until Provincial policy on preservation and protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine is adopted." (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, providing Council with a certified copy of By-law #11-2000, being a by-law to provide for the exemption of area municipal official plan amendments from Regional approval. (Received for Information) Ontario Power Generation, providing Council with a copy of the January 2000 performance report card for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 6 - March 27,2000 . COMMUNICATIONS 1-6 E05.GE Ontario Power Generation, providing Council with a copy of the January 2000 performance report card for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. (Received for Information) 1-7 M02.GE Jan Godfrey, Campaign Manager, United Way, writing a letter in praise of the municipality United Way team. This group is hard working, diligent folks really outdid themselves in '99. They overshot the '98 total by approximately $1,500.00. These totals reflect the dedication that this group have for the United Way. Ms. Godfrey is thanking Council for the time allowed to the team, for backing their efforts, and she also wanted to let Council know how much the people at United Way appreciate what they do for their community. (Received for Information) 1-8 ClO.MO Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, regarding the recent changes in the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). He is advising Council that this government remains committed to keeping Ontario's farm and rural families competitive by ensuring that they have the information they need to make sound business decisions. For example, they are partnering with their strong provincial agricultural organizations as well as with private and emerging not-for-profit sector groups. As technology continues to become more vital to communication and more complex in nature, the need for specialized staff with specialized skills increases. This realignment of ministry field operations allows OMAFRA the flexibility to increase both the number of different channels by which information is provided, and the number of specialized staff whose efforts will help secure an enhanced future for Ontario's family farms. In the future, 13 sites across Ontario will house OMAFRA staff. They will be able to provide expert information to farmers and agri-businesses across the province, in a variety of ways, to optimize the use of public funds. (Received for Information) . 1-10 D02.GR Lynn Morrow, Greater Toronto Services Board, advising Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board on February 4, 2000, received for information the proceedings from the November 30, 1999, Best Practices Workshop and directed that they be distributed to workshop participants. At the same meeting the Board also received the report, "State ofthe GT A in 1999" and directed that the report and the proceedings be distributed to the Councils of all GTSB member municipalities, GT AMP's and MPP' s. (Received for Information) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 12 C10.MO 1-13 C10.MO 1- 14 D02.GR 1- 16 ClO.MO - 7 - March 27, 2000 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Works Committee of Regional Council on March 8, 2000, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Region await the results of ongoing studies and necessary revisions to the 'Highway Traffic Act' and the 'Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices' before considering the use of fluorescent yellow-green school zone signs; b) THAT the area municipalities be advised that proceeding with the installation of non-standard fluorescent yellow- green school zone signs would expose the municipality to a potential risk of liability; and c) THAT a copy of Report #2000-W-28 of the Commissioner of Works be forwarded to the area municipalities and to Ms. Tara Donaghey." (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Works Committee of Regional Council passed the following resolution regarding the 1999 Waste Management Annual Report: "THAT Report #2000-WR-4 ofthe Commissioner of Works received for information and that a copy be forwarded to the area municipalities. " (Received for Information) Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, advising Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board on February 4, 2000, adopted Clause 1 of Countryside & Environment Working Group Report No.6, in connection with the Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Economic Impact Study. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Planning Committee of Regional Council on March 8, 2000, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Region of Durham, in partnership with the Regions of York and Peel, immediately proceed to prepare a co-ordinated strategy for the protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine; Council Minutes . COMMUNICATIONS . - 8 - March 27, 2000 b) THAT the Province of Ontario be advised that the Region of Durham would still welcome their participation in this process; c) THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Regions of York and Peel for their endorsement; and further d) THAT a copy of this resolution also be forwarded to The Honourable Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Leader of the Official Opposition, Liberal, The Honourable Howard Hampton, Leader, New Democratic Party, the Ministers of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Environment and Natural Resources, MPP's and MP's for Durham, York and Peel, Area Municipalities in Durham, City of Toronto, GTSB, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, Kawartha Region Conservation Authority, Durham Chapter of the Urban Development Institute, Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario, Uxbridge Conservation Association, Save the Ganaraska Again, Green Door Alliance Inc., Durham Region Federation of Agriculture, Pickering Conservation Association, Citizen's Alliance ofUxbridge, Federation of Ontario Naturalists, Scugog Shores Naturalist Club and the GTA Land Use Planning Coalition." (Received for Information) Association of Municipalities of Ontario, updating Council on the New Model Gas Franchise Agreement. AMO, along with City of Toronto, and the Region of Ottawa Carleton made oral presentations to a panel of OEB members on January 25th. At the conclusion of that hearing, the Board commented that they were surprised that some of the municipal positions had not been negotiated by the industry and resolved. As a result, further negotiations ensued and agreement was reached on seven (7) of the 10 matters before the Board. These included: duration of agreements and legislative change effects, insurance and liability, geodetic information, as-built drawings, warranty as to condition of right of way, and abandoned gas pipes. Matters that are left for the OEB to determine include: payment of permit fees, compensation for the use of municipal ROWs and default provIsIOns. 1- 17 M06.GE . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 18 A01.AM 1- 19 T05.HW 1-20 A04.CO 1-22 CIO.MO - 9 - March 27,2000 The agreed-to changes have been submitted to the OEB along with the various Reply Submissions, which deal with the unresolved matters requiring OEB determination. (Received for Information) Association of Municipalities of Ontario, calling for nominations to its Annual Honour Roll. In 1999, the AMO Board of Directors formally recognized a number of municipal officials for outstanding contributions to AMO and the municipal sector. These individuals were honoured during a special ceremony held at the annual conference in August, 1999. Given the overwhelming success ofthe special ceremony, the Board has authorized the creation of an "AMO Honour Roll." Each year, a limited number of individuals will be selected and formally recognized at the annual AMO conference. The 2000 AMO conference will be held in Ottawa from August 13 - 16,2000. (Received for Information) John O'Toole, MPP Durham, advising Council ofthe upcoming pavement rehabilitation of the westbound lanes of the Highway 401 from Park Road to Highway 35/115 by the Ministry of Transportation. This project will improve the existing pavement condition and safety for this 19 km section of Highway 401 and is tentatively scheduled for construction this summer. (Receive for Information) Office of the Administrative Officer, Organization of Small Urban Municipalities, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council of the Organization's 47th Annual Conference & Trade Show on May 3, 4 and 5, 2000, in Belleville. As a result of a number of amalgamations of small urban and rural municipalities, they are concerned about maintaining a strong membership in their organization. Accordingly, it is hoped that new municipalities will continue to send their urban representatives to the OSUM Annual Conference and formally participate in the OSUM Caucus. This program has a wide variety of topics and allows opportunity for delegate participation. (Received for Information) Donald G. McKay, Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Whitby, advising that the Council of the Town of Whitby on March 13, 2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Whitby endorses the principles referred to in Motion #33 passed by the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham on January 26,2000; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 10- March 27,2000 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the Council ofthe Town of Whitby strongly endorses a modified two-tiered system of regional government within Durham based on, (a) Whitby retaining a significant role as a lower tier municipality and, where practicable, growing in terms of service delivery responsibilities; and, (b) the upper tier continuing to deliver provincially- mandated services and to continue to provide those services on behalf of local municipalities where it is determined that region-wide service provision represents best practices; 2. That Whitby, having an area of 56 square miles and a current population of 86,000, believes that it has the capacity and the growth potential to continue as a separate municipality within a modified two-tier system; 3. That Whitby will continue to demonstrate its capability and its commitment to continuous improvement of efficient and effective service delivery through a series of initiatives to be completed by early 2001 so as to provide guidance to the new Council taking office at that time; 4. That Whitby will initiate by June 30th, 2000, a comprehensive governance study in consultation with its citizens which will make recommendations designed to strengthen the governing machinery and processes currently used in Whitby and to forge closer links between the Town, its residents and municipal partners in Durham; 5. That Whitby will continue to take initiatives to promote joint ventures and is committed to increased sharing of services and partnership arrangements with all other municipalities where such arrangements can benefit the Whitby taxpayer; and Council Minutes - 11 - March 27, 2000 . COMMUNICATIONS 6. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in Durham; Jim Flaherty, MPP, Whitby- Ajax; Janet Ecker, MPP, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge; John O'Toole, MPP, Durham; Jerry Ouellette, MPP, Oshawa; Chris Hodgson, MPP, Victoria-Haliburton-Brock; and the Whitby Chamber of Commerce". (Received for Information) 1-23 C06.BO Minutes ofthe Bowmanville Museum Board dated February 2000. (Received for Information) 1-24 C06.AN Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated February 9, 2000. (Received for Information) 1-25 D02.0A Jane Clohecy, Manager, Development Services, Watershed Management Division, The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, M3N lS4, advising that The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority on January 7, 2000, passed the 2nd TRCA Report on the future of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The report was prepared to provide direction on the required steps for establishing a policy context, technical framework and land management program for the protection of the Moraine; and to provide comments from the Regions of Peel, York and Durham and the City of Toronto regarding the previous November 26, 1999, resolution supporting the three Regions initiative, "A Coordinated Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy." (Received for Information) . 1-26 F22.TA Robert A. Richards, President & Chief Administrative Officer, Ontario Property Assessment Corporation, 1305 Pickering Parkway, Pickering, Ll V 3P2, advising Council that the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) are in collective agreement negotiations. OPSEU was certified as the employees' representative in August 1999, and first contract negotiations started last November. The parties are currently in the conciliation phase of the bargaining process. Mr. Richards is writing at this time to update us on the status of negotiations, and to let us know how it might affect our organization. OPAC's objectives in these negotiations are to ensure that they have a collective agreement which recognizes the needs of their customers, as well as the interests of our employees. To this end, they are negotiating for provisions in the agreement which will give them the flexibility to meet their needs for timely, accurate and complete property assessments at a reasonable cost. At the same time, they are trying to provide their employees with a contract which will encourage them to be both productive and customer focused. . . Council Minutes - 12 - March 27,2000 COMMUNICATIONS Negotiations to date have been professionally handled and fruitful. They are, however, approaching the final stages of negotiations, at which time they will have to deal with the more difficult issues. (Received for Information) 1-28 M02.GE Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, sending Council the Bid Guidelines for the 2002 Ontario Winter/Summer Games and the 2004 Ontario Winter/Summer Games. It is her great pleasure to extend an invitation to our municipality to bid for the 2002 and/or the 2004 Ontario Winter or Summer Games. The Winter Games traditionally take place in March followed by the Sununer Games in August. The Ontario Games are designed to strengthen sport development, promote the benefits of sport to youth and local communities, build partnerships and provide the opportunity for Ontarians to learn more about themselves. The Games provide a significant boost to the economy of the host community and create a sense of recognition and civic pride among the residents. Municipalities interested in submitting a bid to host these Games must submit a letter of intent by April 20, 2000. The deadline for submitting completed bid proposals is 5 :00 p.m. on May 26, 2000. After thorough review and recommendations by the ministry, an announcement ofthe successful host is expected for July of 2000. (Received for information) . 1-30 D05.GE Greg Bales, Area Technician, Ministry of Natural Resources, advising Council of the first public meeting being held on Thursday March 23,2000, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Orono Arena and Community Centre, 2 Princess Street, Orono, regarding the Orono Dam and Orono Forest Land Property. The Orono Dam and Mill Pond are located on Orono Creek at the 5th Concession in the Municipality of Clarington, Village of Orono. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) currently owns the dam and mill pond and the Aurora District Office manages and operates the dam. The Orono Mill Pond dam was reconstructed in 1954 and was built to create a reservoir for the irrigation operations at the Orono Nursery. Water from the reservoir was drawn through an intake structure to the nursery for irrigation of the tree stock. Operation of the existing dam is no longer required for tree nursery operations. Nursery operations have ceased and two portions of the property have been sold with the remainder in the title ofMNR. The Aurora District MNR office has hired Gartner Lee Limited consultant company to carry out a study of the mill pond and dam structure. The objective of the proposed study is to assess options for the dam and potential effects on upstream high and low water levels and downstream flooding. Any proposed change in operation of a dam is subject to a Class Environmental Assessment (E.A.) process. . . Council Minutes - 13 - March 27,2000 COMMUNICATIONS At the public meeting comments and information collected regarding this proposal will be kept on file and unless otherwise requested, will be available for public review. Final notice of this project will be sent to those who reply to this notice and to those who are most directly affected. (Received for Information) 1-31 D03.TO Honourable David M. Collenette, Minister of Transport, writing to Mayor Wayne Arthurs, Pickering regarding the federally owned Pickering Lands Site and the update on the Stakeholders Committee's work. He would like to advise us that progress is being made on the Pickering Lands issue and that meaningful, ongoing dialogue is taking place among the interested parties. Mayor Arthur's letter references the support of all affected municipalities, with the exception of Markham, for the Sub-committee's recommendation in principle to adopt the "agreements" approach as the proposed alternative. It is imperative that all affected municipalities enter into sound and sustainable agreements in support of the accepted alternative. To this end, he asks that Pickering obtain or reconfirm the views of all ofthe municipalities concerned, including Scugog and Toronto, with respect to: a) their support of the Sub-committee's recommendation to utilize municipal by-laws as the proposed alternative to enacting federal airport zoning regulations; and , b) proceeding with the declaration of the Pickering Lands Site as an "airport site". With respect to the latter point, he understands that there is now wide understanding and acceptance that the "declaration as an airport site" must proceed under either alternative. Therefore, he considers it prudent to proceed with the "declaration" phase in order to allow the more detailed work to commence. . (Received for Information) 1-32 A01.AM Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the March 31, 2000, deadline for setting upper tier tax rates has been extended to April 30, 2000. Minister Clement filed Ontario Regulation 181/00 on Friday, March 17, 2000, which implemented the extension to April 30, 2000, for the deadline for setting upper tier rating by-laws. AMO has pressed Ministers Clement and Eves to make this change since upper tiers, in the absence of the 2000 LSR/CRF allocations have not been able to complete their budgets. The date for release of the LSR/CRF information has not been announced, but since the tax rate date was extended in recognition of the delay in LSR/CRF information, one can speculate that it should be released sooner rather than later if councils are to be given time to make informed budget and tax rate decisions. . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-33 A01.AM - 14 - March 27, 2000 Regulations providing for a new optional property class for specified professional sports facilities located in Toronto and the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton were filed on March 13,2000. The regulations define the class, extend the date for adopting the optional class to April 30, prescribe the range for fairness for the class and exclude the sports facilities from the applicable property tax cap system for the two municipalities. (Received for Information) Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that at a meeting held on February 25, 2000, the AMO Board heard from three delegations, including the Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Bryne Purchase. Dr. Purchase outlined Ontario's positive fiscal forecast. Board members raised several municipal concerns including: . The exit strategy for Bill 79 tax capping; . The need for municipalities to know how much new infrastructure money will be available through the Superbuild program; . The need for municipal, rural and northern representation on the Superbuild Board; . The need for federal infrastructure dollars to be invested in tripartite programs; . The continuation of the CRF and SCF grants; and . The frozen assessment roll (and communications ofthis issue to property taxpayers). The final delegation was from the Hicks, Morley, Hamilton, Stewart, Storie law firm which ahs been retained by AMO to review important labour issues which are impacting the municipal sector. They include: . Interest Arbitration; . Regulation 10/99 and seniority rights of provincial employees transferred to municipalities; . Volunteer fire fighters; . The collective bargaining framework for paramedics; . Alternative Service Delivery in the fire and police sectors; and . Utilizing Boards of Conciliation more frequently. The AMO Board will meet again on April 28, 2000. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-9 Newcastle Parkette FILCH 1-11 Durham University C10.MO - 15 - March 27,2000 Ron Hope, Newcastle B.LA., keeping Council up-to-date on the Newcastle Parkette. The application for the grant from the Federal Government has passed the first stage. Their contact in the grant program is optimistic the next stage will be completed by the end of April. The Chamber of Commerce hosted a Video Dance, Saturday, March 18, 2000, at the Community Hall. Proceeds from this event are targeted for the Parkette. Resolution #C-150-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item 1- 9 be received for information. "CARRIED" Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, The Region of Durham, advising that the Council of the Region of Durham on February 23, 2000, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham fully endorses the establishment of 'Durham University' based at the Windfields Farm Campus in Durham Region; and b) THAT the Regional Chair advise the Honourable Michael Harris, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Dianne Cunningham, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, local M.P.P.'s and area municipalities." Resolution #C-15l-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 15 Long Term Care M06.GE - 16- March 27,2000 Resolution #C-152-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-15l-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that the foregoing resolution of the Region of Durham regarding the establishment of a Durham University be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality ofClarington." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-15l-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council of the status of the Joint AMO/Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Land Ambulance Implementation Steering Committee (LAISe). The purpose of the Committee is to identifY and provide advice to the Minister on issues related to the transfer of Ambulance services. The Committee is made up of elected officials and senior staff from municipalities and the provincial government. In addition, sub-committees have been established to work on specific issues such as provincial funding, dispatch, human resources and purchasing. The Committee has raised and helped resolve numerous issues including the following: · The extension of the transfer date from January 1,2000 to January 1,2001; · The release of the 1996-1998 ambulance call data, and 1998 detailed budget information; and · Keeping the Judson Street Stores and the Ontario Government Pharmacy open for municipal purchasing of ambulance vehicles, supplies and equipment. There are several issues that LAISC has recommended to the Minister which are awaiting Provincial action. There issues include: . Funding the municipal cost of delivering land ambulance services, including transition costs, service enhancements for meeting the 1996 legislated standard and developing consistent service levels within and between communities; · Placing paramedics in an Essential Service Agreement bargaining environment in those municipalities that were downloaded the service under the LSR arrangement; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-21 Clarington Waste Processing Centre EOS.GE 1-27 Thank You Letter M04.GE - 17 - March 27, 2000 . Setting up municipally managed dispatch pilot projects where municipalities desire this; and . The release of the 1999 call data. Resolution #C-IS3-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - IS be received for information. "CARRIED" Tony Clement, Minister, Ministry of the Environment, advising Council of a letter sent to Mr. Sam Cureatz, Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public, regarding his clients, Clarington Waste Processing Centre. Ltd. It has been a long-standing practice of the Ministry of the Environment to designate large private landfill sites. A designating regulation is the routine method of applying the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA) requirements to potentially environmentally significant private sector undertakings. In view of the potential environmental impacts associated with this project, it has been designated subject to the EAA. Resolution #C-1S4-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item I - 21 be received for information and that a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the Committee of Clarke Constituents. "CARRIED" John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking us for the use of our council chambers on the first of March to hold a meeting of the Ontario Gas Prices Review Task Force. The Bowmanville hearing was a success as they received extensive and useful input from both local and provincial stakeholders in this very topical issue. Mr. O'Toole would also like to note that Linda Bruce was especially helpful and provided the Task Force with exceptional hands on assistance. . . . Council Minutes - 18 - March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1-29 Fraud Free Calendar P16. Resolution #C-155-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 27 be received for information and a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to Linda Bruce, Confidential Secretary to the Mayor. "CARRIED" Robert W. Runciman, MPP, Leeds-Grenville, Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations, providing Council with a copy of the Fraud Free 2000 Calendar. They have undertaken the project to help seniors become more secure in their homes. The Fraud Free 2000 Calendar offers a practical approach to protecting people from unethical promoters when their homes become the marketplace. It includes tips to help them recognize deceitful practices and the names and telephone numbers of organizations that help seniors. Resolution #C-156-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 29 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-157-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-156-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that a copy of the correspondence, together with material brought forward by Councillor Rowe regarding Phone Busters, a National Call Centre successfully combating telemarketing fraud, be forwarded to Community Care, the Older Adult Association and all seniors groups within the municipality." "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -1 M02.GE - 19- March 27, 2000 The foregoing Resolution #C-1S6-00 was the put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Correspondence Item D - 16 was distributed confidentially to Council as a handout. Resolution #C-1S8-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the exception ofItems D - 10 to D-16, inclusive. "CARRIED" Angela Mastrangelo, Chapter Chairperson, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Durham Regional Chapter, requesting Council to approve May 11, 12 and 13,2000, as "Tag Days". May is "MS Carnation Month" across Canada. The Multiple Sclerosis Society, Durham Chapter, are geared up to make the 2000 Carnation Campaign the best ever. MS Carnation sales traditionally coincide with Mother's Day weekend, with this year's event taking place on May 11, 12 and 13, 2000. The sale of carnations at locations within the Durham Region helps them raise approximately $2 million across Canada to support vital on-going research for persons with MS and their families. Right now over SO,OOO Canadians, primarily in their family and career-building years, have MS. Although the cause of the disease is still unknown and a cure has not yet been discovered, research is making process. (Granted permission to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada to sell carnations on May 11, 12 and 13, 2000, provided all funds raised are donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Society) Council Minutes - 20- March 27, 2000 . COMMUNICATIONS D-2 M02.GE Ramona Kaptyn, Executive Director, National Kids' Day/The Smile Trust, requesting Council to proclaim Saturday, June 10,2000, National Kid's Day. Last year, 172 Mayors across Canada proclaimed the day, almost double the number from the year before. It was an overwhelming success and significant funds were raised for 22 Canadian children's charities. A good part of this success can be attributed to the mayors who proclaimed the day and held events. Mayors' involvement encouraged Canadian corporations, associations and the public to participate in celebrating the special place our children hold in our hearts and in our society and contributed greatly to helping Canadian kids in need. Their fundraising initiative this year is their Change for Change Campaign. Children are being asked to seek out spare change to bring about change that will benefit kids less fortunate than themselves. Corporations and other supporters of National Kids' Day will also be joining in this fundraiser. Coins can be dropped off across Canada at various locations including participating Town/City Halls, participating shopping malls, all Toys "R" Us stores and all CIBC branches. (Proclaimed) . D - 3 M04.CO Louise Bujarsky, 47 Cecil Found Crescent, Courtice, LIE 2Wl, regarding concerns she has about the construction near her home. The developer has built a house in front of her home so a fence would not be needed, however, the dirt, dust and litter has not ceased; as a matter of act it is worse. Ms. Bujarsky would like to know what the builder's plans are to repair the damage that has been done to the lawns. There is also the extra work in keeping her property clean inside and outside. Another concern has arisen and that is the builder is starting construction in the back of the house and now she has a big pile of dirt directly at the fence. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Public Works) D-4 M04.GE John Kock, 84 Rhonda Boulevard, Bowmanville, LlC 3Y9, regarding lack of service. One night, Mr. Kock was awakened at 3 :30 a.m. by the sound of the snowplow at the school next door. He has tried to deal with the school board and they seem quite polite and willing to help. However, this is the sixth consecutive winter in which he has had to call and complain. He is in the process of trying to apply a bit more pressure via the by-law enforcement office, but they tell him that what they can do, adds up to a letter to the board. Quite often, he arrives at home shortly after 3:IS p.m. Mr. Kock cannot get into his driveway because of the cars parked in front of it, or on occasion parked in it. There is a no stopping zone in front of his house, because of the school. Mr. Kock has asked the by-law enforcement office for help, but of course, when they show up no one parks illegally that day, but the next day is right back to business. . Council Minutes - 21 - March 27, 2000 . COMMUNICATIONS One day last summer he found a golf ball in the backyard, he assumes from the park which is located behind him. Later that day, he found the broken window which goes with it. These is a sign in the park which states that there is a by-law prohibiting golfing. However, the violators always practice their golf outside of the business hours of the by-law enforcement officers. The park behind him is at a higher elevation than his property. After dark the park becomes a refuge for teens and young adults who engage in illegal activity. There is a drainage ditch, which is meant to direct the water around his and his neighbour's homes. In the spring they often get a quick thaw/freeze cycle, which causes this ditch to fill with ice. This makes it ineffective for any following rains. He has had the Works Department out to look at it but has been told that any changes will make the grass hard to cut. Mr. Kock has a manhole cover in his front lawn. His wife tries hard to cover it with grass or decorate it, but every year the Works Department comes and digs it up. When they are done with it, they leave it uncovered. His house and his neighbour's are slightly isolated. As a result, the garbage and/or blue box collection people occasionally overlook them. . (Correspondence referred to the Director of Public Works, the Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and to the Durham Regional Police, 16 Division) D- 5 P17.GE Sgt. Paul A. Malik, Community Services Coordinator, Community Services Unit, Durham Regional Police Service, requesting permission to erect approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in the Sunset Boulevard Area. Through the implementation of Crime Prevention Programs, dedicated community volunteers work with police to help reduce crime in their communities. One such "Citizen Involved" Crime Prevention Program is Neighbourhood Watch. It is a project which employs an elegantly simple technique of"neighbours looking out for neighbours" to reduce the threats of crime against potential victims. This letter is to introduce us to a group of concerned citizens who want to get involved in such a program. Through persistence, devotion and hard work, these people have made an honourable effort to form a Neighbourhood Watch within their community. They have met all criteria as set out in the Durham Regional Police Service "Neighbourhood Watch Guidelines" and have received a commitment from their fellow neighbours of a least 75% participation. (Approval granted to install Neighbourhood Watch signs in this area) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 6 C12.BO D -7 C12.WI D- 8 M02.GE - 22- March 27, 2000 Ellen Logan, Secretary/Treasurer, Bowmanville Museum Board, nominating Susan Laing (Friends of the Museum President), as a replacement for the Friends Representative Board position made vacant by the death of Gladys Ashton. (Appointment of Susan Laing to the Bowmanville Museum Board and to pass the appropriate by-law) R.B. Rickard, S07 Mill Street South, Newcastle, LIB lG7, resigning as a member of the Wilmot Creek Nature Area Association. Mr. Rickard is assisting the Courtice Lions Club and therefore has a time conflict. (Letter of resignation referred to the Clerk for appropriate action) Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, introducing Council to the newly created Syl Apps Awards of Excellence aimed to recognize and celebrate Young Ontarians personal accomplishments, strength of character and contribution to their community. Syl Apps was a Canadian pole-vault champion, a proud member of the Canadian Olympic Team, a star centre and Caption for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ontario's Athletic Commissioner. She is inviting our community to participate in the 2000 Syl Apps Awards of Excellence program. Each community in Ontario has the opportunity to nominate up to four young people, one male and one female for each of the two age categories, for the Regional Syl Apps A wards. It will be a tremendous honour for youth and an exciting opportunity to be considered for the Provincial Syl Apps Award, part of the Ontario Sports Awards program. Nominations must be delivered to our local Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, Regional Services Office no later than May 12,2000. (Staff directed to place an advertisement in the local papers requesting nominations) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-9 D02.GR D-1O New Library A19.GE - 23 - March 27, 2000 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, advising Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board on March 3, 2000, adopted without amendment, Clause 1 of Transportation Committee Report No.8 including recommendations that the report and Recommended Actions for Implementation of the GTSB Strategic Transportation Plan for the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton- Wentworth (Appendix A) be circulated to member municipalities and other stakeholders for comments. The deadline for comments on the Recommended Actions and the draft Strategic Transportation Plan has been extended to May IS, 2000. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning and Development) Resolution #C-1S9-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Confidential Correspondence Item D - 16 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle Ratepayers Association, advising that the Association passed a resolution that a letter be sent to the Clarington Council asking that we delay the proceedings in regards to the construction of a new library in Bowmanville for the time being. In no way is their group suggesting that additional space is not required, but with plans to proceed with restructuring of local governments throughout all the 90S area, they feel it would be prudent for Council to study all scenarios, including parking. Possibly adequate space will become available in the present town hall when restructuring occurs. If overcrowding of the present facility is a problem then, possibly the hours of operation could be extended for the short-term. Resolution #C-160-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - lObe received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-ll Provincial Water Protection Fund C10.MO D -12 Downloading C10.MO - 24- March 27, 2000 Reeve Charles Sangster, The Corporation of the Township of South Giengarry, advising that, pursuant to advice from the Honourable Tony Clement, the Council of the Township of South Glengarry passed the following resolution on February 28, 2000: "BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Provincial Water Protection Fund was created to fix water and sewage infrastructure that is creating problems for human health and the environment. This fund is now fully expended and we understand that there are some in Government that are not convinced that this fund is needed; The program identified priority projects and provided a funding level that considered the ability to pay. This program is extremely important to rural municipalities that have low growth rates and limited population to support the capital cost involved in constructing these essential water and sewage projects. Without this continued form of assistance essential water and sewage projects are not affordable. THEREFORE the Council of the Township of South Glengarry hereby petitions the Treasurer of Ontario and the Minister of the Environment to ensure that an adequate amount of funding be included in the forthcoming Provincial Budget to ensure that areas that have identified environmental problems be given adequate funding assistance to help them deal with problems that affect the quality of drinking water and/or are polluting the environment." Resolution #C-161-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the foregoing resolution of the Township of South Glengarry regarding the Provincial Water Protection Fund be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Gordon Ludington, Clerk-Treasurer, the Corporation of the Township of Wellesley, advising that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellesley on March 6, 2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Provincial Government collected $592 Million in Fuel tax, $2,068 Billion in gas tax and $890 Million in license and registration tax for a total of$3.55 Billion in 1998/99; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-13 Chalk River Nuclear Labs C10.MO - 25- March 27,2000 WHEREAS the Provincial Government has budgeted to collect $592 Million in fuel tax, $2.153 Billion in gas tax and another $883 Million in license and registration tax for a total of $3.628 Billion; and WHEREAS the Provincial Government to date has downloaded 5166 km of roads to the lower tier (Cities, Counties, Regions, etc.); and WHEREAS Municipalities do not have the funds to maintain these downloaded roads without increasing property taxes; and WHEREAS taxpayers feel they are already paying for the maintenance of these roads through the above mentioned taxes; and THEREFORE be it resolved that the Provincial Government turn a percentage of the above taxes collected over to the lower tier Governments; Wellesley Township Council further recommended that this resolution be circulated to all municipalities for their consideration, support and action and that you send a copy of your endorsement to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Finance and Local M.P.P." Resolution #C-162-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the foregoing resolution of the Township of Wellesley regarding Fuel Tax be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Walter Taylor, Clerk, Township ofUxbridge, advising that the Council of the Township ofUxbridge on February 28, 2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the National Research Council and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited are proposed to building the Canadian Neutron Facility at Chalk River Nuclear Labs at an estimated cost of $400 million, with funding to be provided by the federal government; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 26- March 27, 2000 WHEREAS the Council of the County of Renfrew where Chalk River Nuclear Labs is located, has asked municipalities across Ontario to support its call for the government of Canada to proceed with the Canadian Neutron Facility; WHEREAS the Canadian Neutron Facility is intended for use primarily by nuclear power utilities and private industry with some academic research and training also being conducted; WHEREAS nuclear reactors as currently designed emit radioactive pollution both to air and water during normal operations, and have a risk of severe accidents that may cause considerable health and environmental damage; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the Township ofUxbridge request of the government of Canada that it require the users of the proposed Canadian Neutron Facility to pay for the construction and operation costs of the facility, and that the Canadian Neutron Facility be designed to have zero radiation emissions during normal operation and a full containment system which will function reliably during any nuclear reactor accident. 2. THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario with a request that AMO circulate the resolution to all Ontario municipalities, and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the federal and provincial members of Parliament for Pickering/Ajax/Uxbridge, the federal Minister of Natural Resources, Minister ofIndustry and Minister of Finance and the Presidents of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and the National Research Council." Resolution #C-163-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-14 BrA Signs Dl8.BO D - 15 2000 Provincial Edition M02.GE - 27- March 27, 2000 Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Improvement Centre, requesting to install two additional signs with which to advertise their various festivals. These signs, which would be of the same design and size as the ones already in existence next to Baker's Dozen and east ofthe bridge over Barber's Creek (also known as Bowmanville Creek), are proposed to be located on Municipal property near the Tourist Information Centre on Liberty Street South, and on Regional Road 57, on land occupied by the Gamet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. The signs would each involve two decorative posts positioned perpendicular to the roads mentioned and would contain signage on both sides to accommodate both north and south traffic. The signage would be changed from time to time, as the events advertised come and go. The cost of installing and maintaining these signs would, of course, be paid for out of their Annual Budget. It is their plan to attempt to have one or both of these signs in place for the Fabulous Fifties Festival which takes place in late June. Resolution #C-164-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer to review with the appropriate staff and to prepare a report for consideration of the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED" Raymond Carriere, Communities in Bloom, providing the Municipality of Clarington was their 2000 Provincial Edition Registration Form. Registration deadline is March 31, 2000. The benefits for municipalities are: . An improved quality of life . Information exchange . Economic advantages An excellent way to build participation and pride. Registration fee for the municipality would be $550. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS MOTION REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A. Report March 20, 2000 - 28- March 27, 2000 Resolution #C-16S-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Correspondence Item D - IS be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-166-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young WHEREAS the Municipal Grant process has not been reviewed for many years; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to investigate the processes and policies of other municipalities within the Region of Durham regarding criteria for their grant applications and report back in time for the 2001 Grant process on the results of their investigation and with any recommendations for restructuring and/or enhancement of the process. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-167-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on March 20, 2000, be approved with the exception of Item 11. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item 11 of Report # 1 POA Report T02.GE - 29- March 27, 2000 Resolution #C-168-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CD-16-00 be received; THAT the following recommendations of the Durham POA Task Forces Report be approved: (a) That the Regional Municipality of Durham be selected as the preferred POA service provider: (b) That the recommendation of a SO:SO split of revenues between the area Municipality and the Region be approved; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, and the Local Service Agreement; THAT the authorizing By-law be passed at the appropriate time; and THAT Regional Council be advised of Council's actions. "CARRIEDAS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-169-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-168-00 be amended in the third paragraph by deleting the words "Memorandum of Understanding" and replacing them with the words "Intermunicipal Agreement". "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-168-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." . . . Council Minutes - 30- March 27, 2000 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Responsible Pet Ownership P14.AN BY-LAWS Resolution #C-170-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell WHEREAS "Responsible Pet Ownership Week" is recognized and promoted by the Association of Animal Shelter Administrators of Ontario; AND WHEREAS the focus of "Responsible Pet Ownership Week" is to raise awareness of owner responsibility issues such as licencing, stoop and scoop, leashing, neutering, and permanent identification of pets; AND WHEREAS "Responsible Pet Ownership Week" gives an opportunity for the Clarington Animal Shelter to promote services such as lost and found and pet adoption; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the week of May 6 - 14,2000, be proclaimed as "Responsible Pet Ownership Week" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy." "CARRIED" Resolution #C-171-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the delegations of Allan Vaillancourt, Paul Watson and Carl VanBelle be referred to the Fire Chief; and THAT the Fire Chief host a meeting in an attempt to find a resolve to the concerns of the residents with respect to the burning on Watson's property. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-172-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update - 31 - March 27, 2000 2000-39 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (1317870 Ontario Limited) 2000-40 being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer 2000-41 being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund for General Municipal Purposes 2000-42 being a by-law to repeal By-law 93-213 being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund - Fire Primary Response 2000-43 being a by-law to appoint a member to the Bowmanville Museum Board "CARRIED" Resolution #C-173-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-39 to 2000-43, inclusive be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak indicated that the Conservation Authority has produced new pamphlets with respect to the Long Sault Conservation Area. The Regional Health Department is issuing a media release advising of a women's quit smoking group and an upcoming meeting. Also on Wednesday, March 29,2000, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Ajax Community Centre, a Community Forum is taking place entitled "Breaking the Barriers" which will highlight the Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The Childrens Advocate Committee now has its first annual report available. They have also drafted their charter. Mayor Hamre indicated that the Finance Committee is consumed with work on the 2000 budgets. At the Works Committee, plans are going ahead for the Zone 2 Reservoir, the Courtice Water Plant and installation of a traffic signal at Bennett Road and Highway 2. . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Committee Boards Update - 32- March 27,2000 Councillor Novak advised that the Bowmanville Museum is holding an open house on April 1 , 2000, from 1 :00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Councillor Rowe advised that at the Animal Advisory Committee, Scott Creed has recently been appointed Chair and Dr. Bill Mingrim has agreed to sit on the Committee as a veterinary representative. Friends of the Library are holding a book sale on April 1, 2000. Friends of the Second Marsh have received approval from the Province for their advanced funding application. The Visual Arts Winter Harvest was a very interesting exhibit and the Mayors Award was awarded to Rick Pettit for his three bat lights display. Councillor Rowe attended the 1 st Annual Speed Skating meet at the Rickard Complex and was asked to convey the Association's thanks to the municipality for their support. Councillor Schell represented the Mayor at a Joint Venture of the Oshawa Band and Clarington Concert Band and commented that the music was of the highest calibre. The Bowmanville BIA is holding their Maple Fest and All That Jazz on May 6, and the Hampton Community is preparing for a street sale on June 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is ajoint venture with surrounding communities. Councillor Trim indicated that the Ministry of Natural Resources hosted the 1 st public meeting regarding the Orono Dam and Forestry Lands last week, at which a large number of residents turned out. Councillor Young advised that the Clarke Museum is reorganizing interior space and displays and is hosting a painting party on April 18, 2000, at which everyone is welcome. The Newcastle Arena season is winding down and the Tyrone Board is working towards implementation of a Youth drop in centre in the basement. In recognition of Canada Day a three day music fest will be held in Orono. Resolution #C-174-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of discussing a personnel Issue. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 33 - March 27, 2000 Resolution #C-175-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-176-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-44 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 27th day of March 2000, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-177 -00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-44 be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-178-00 - 34- March 27,2000 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:24 p.m. "CARRIED" , /RdI~~~ . . MAYOR )