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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/18/2000 . . . Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Absent: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON December 18, 2000 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on December 18, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. Mayor J. Mutton Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor G. Robinson Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Councillor P. Pingle (on vacation) Chief Administrative Officer, P. Wu Fire Chief, M. Creighton Solicitor, D. Hefferon Treasurer, M. Marano Assistant Director, Community Services, B. Taylor Manager Development and Review Branch, L. Taylor Director, Public Works, S. Vokes Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Jones Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES Councillor Trim indicated he would be stating a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to delegations #5 and #6. Resolution #C-591-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 16, 2000, be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes MINUTES DELEGATION - 2 - December 18, 2000 Resolution #C-592-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes of the special meeting of Council held on October 25, 2000, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-593-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes of the Inaugural Meeting of Council held on December 4, 2000, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-594-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Mr. Brian Vanstone be added to the list of delegations. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-595-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for the consideration of the delegations of Alex Artuchov and Chad Van De Walker to be heard during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton presented Councillor Trim with a certificate congratulating him on his retirement from Goodyear Canada. . Council Minutes - 3 - December 18, 2000 PRESENTATION Adrian Foster, Victoria Greene and Paul Halliday, Clarington Board of Trade, P.O. Box 434, Bowmanville, LIC 3Z2, circulated their annual report to the Mayor and Members of Council. The presentation covered the following items: . Volunteer members . Where they were last year . 2000 year-to-date activities . Increasing membership . Enhancing membership benefits . Accomplishments . Events held . Communications . Economic development . Retention of existing businesses . Partnerships formed . Attraction of new businesses . ITER . . Results over the year Paul Halliday, Vice President, provided Council with their 2000 year to date finances. A formal presentation on "What's Next" will be held before Council in February 2001. Mr. Halliday invited Mayor Mutton and Members of Council to attend their regular meetings. DELEGATIONS Chad Van De Walker, 2424 Shirley Road, Port Perry, L9L 1B3, was called but was not present. Resolution #C-596-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of the delegation of Mr. Alex Artuchov. "CARRIED" . . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS - 4 - December 18, 2000 Resolution #C-597-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the actions taken during the "closed" meeting be ratified. "CARRIED" Ann Dreslinski, Orono Town Hall Board, appeared before Council in support of the recommendations contained in Report WD-51-00 pertaining to renovations including a kitchen at the Orono Town Hall. Rick Morrison, President, Bowmanville Newcastle Baseball Association, addressed Council regarding the storage of their equipment. They are requesting financial assistance and guidance from Council. The Visual Arts Centre is no longer available for their use to store equipment and they are requesting Council to help them purchase 115 Duke Street, Bowmanville, property which is located at the south end of Memorial Park and is now for sale. The Association would like to put a formal offer in on the house. They are requesting ajoint venture with the Municipality and the Bowmanville Newcastle Baseball Association in purchasing and maintaining this property. Councillor Trim stated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to the delegations of Linda Gasser and Willie Woo regarding the request for an election recount. Councillor Trim's seat on Council is the position that is being questioned. Mark Hendrikx appeared before Council on behalf of Linda Gasser, P.O. Box 399, Orono, LOB IMO, and circulated correspondence from himself and Linda Gasser requesting that Council pass a resolution for a recount of the ballots cast for the Regional Councillor Wards 3 and 4, as per Section 57.1 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Mr. Hendrikx referred to correspondence from the Clerk and stated that the numbers quoted therein do not balance. Willie Woo, 20 Foster Creek Drive, Newcastle, LIB IG2, addressed Council requesting a recount for the Regional Councillor Wards 3 and 4 seat. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS COMMUNICA nONS I-I C06.NE 1-2 C06.TR 1-3 E05.GE - 5 - December IS, 2000 Brian Vanstone, 104 Lownie Court, Bowmanville, LIC 5C9 requested of Council that sidewalks not be placed on Lownie Court. Mr. Vanstone stated the reason he purchased this property was because it did not have sidewalks. One issue Mr. Vanstone raised is that if sidewalks are placed in this court, he would get a parking ticket because his vehicle would be parked overhanging the sidewalk. Resolution #C 59S-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Council recess for 10 minutes. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-599-00 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items 1- 13, 1- 22, I - 25, 1- 30, 1- 31 and I -36. "CARRIED" Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated September IS, 2000. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Committee dated September 14, 2000 and October 19, 2000. (Received for Information) Kellie McDonell, providing Council with a petition regarding the proposed shipping of garbage to the Adams Mine in Kirkland Lake. (Received for Information) . Council Minutes - 6- December 18, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1-4 ClO.MO P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on October 4 and 11, 2000, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT Durham Council confirm its previous position that it does not support the existence of the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) since it is an unnecessary duplication of existing GTA organizations and governance structures; b) THAT if the GTSB is to continue to exist, it should: (I) continue to operate as a coordinating body with its current size, composition and boundaries according to the GTSB Act; (ii) focus its energies and resources on securing the necessary funding from federal and provincial . governments to implement the approved GTSB Transportation Plan; (iii) conduct a corporate strategic planning immediately following the inauguration of the new Board to articulate Board priorities for the next three years; (iv) undertake a formal evaluation process at the conclusion of each three year term of the Board; (v) implement administrative and operational changes suggested in Report 2000-J-15 to improve its effectiveness; c) THAT if the GTSB continues to exist, the Region request the Province of Ontario to: (i) acknowledge that former Provincial responsibilities for GT A coordination have been downloaded to the Board; (ii) demonstrate its commitment to the Board by contributing to the cost of Board operations and strategy implementation; . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-5 C06.BO 1-6 ClO.MO - 7 - December IS, 2000 d) THAT Joint Report No. 2000-J-15 be endorsed as the Region of Durham's comments on the Phase 1 Report and recommendations for the review; and e) THAT Joint Report No. 2000-J-15 be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, other Regional Municipalities in the GT A, the City of Toronto, and the area municipalities in Durham for their information." (Received for Information) Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated September 13, 2000. (Received for Information) Emil Kolb, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, The Regional Municipality of Peel, advising Council that the Region of Peel on September 14, 2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Region of Peel has consistently conducted more testing than required by the Ontario Drinking Water Objectives; AND WHEREAS this additional testing has been carried out at the Region's costs; AND WHEREAS no positive results for health related parameters have been experience in the Peel system; AND WHEREAS the cost to carry out the additional testing for pesticides adds an additional yearly financial burden of $400,000 to the Region of Peel; AND WHEREAS, the cost to carry out the additional inspections and reporting adds an additional yearly financial burden of $105,000 to the Region of Peel; AND WHEREAS, the cost to carry out the preparation of an Engineering Report every three years is $250,000; THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Ministry of Environment a) provide a listing of all laboratories certified to carry out pesticide tests and pay all costs associated with pesticide testing; b) pay all costs associated with additional inspections and reporting requirements; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-7 C06.LO 1- S C06.LO 1-9 F03.GE 1-10 M04.GE - 8 - December IS, 2000 c) pay all costs associated with the preparation of the Engineering Report. AND FURTHER, that this resolution be forwarded to all Ontario Municipalities." (Received for Information) Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee dated April 12, 2000. (Recei ved for Information) Jeff Brooks, Corresponding Secretary, Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, advising Council that the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee on October 11, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT LACAC has reservations about the addition to the Orono Town Hall and requests the opportunity to meet with the Board and have a site inspection in order to address issues such as: . The need for the addition and the scope of the facility; . The materials to be used; and . The sensitivity to the architecture. THAT LACAC would request that Council not make a decision until LACAC and the Hall Board have had an opportunity to meet." (Received for Information) Cynthia Mearns, Library Director, Clarington Public Library, advising that the Clarington Public Library on September 27, 2000, accepted the 1999 audited statement from Deloitte & Touche. (Received for Information) Hazel Crago, Board Secretary, Newcastle United Church, thanking the Municipality of Clarington for the lovely new sidewalk and work on the Emily Street side of the church. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 11 AOI.FE 1- 12 ClO.MO 1- 14 M02.GE I - IS C06.BO - 9 - December IS, 2000 Councillor John V. Hachey, City of Lachine, Chair, Standing Committee on Environmental Issues, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, inviting Mayor and Members of Council to join our peers from across Canada at the first national Sustainable Communities Congress in Ottawa this February. They are combining inspiration with opportunities to showcase municipal accomplishments and share the lessons they have learned. (Received for Information) City of Toronto, providing Council with a copy of Clause No. S contained in Report No.7 of the Board of Health, headed "Air Quality and Ontario Power Generation's Announcement", which was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its regular meeting held on October 3, 4, and S and its Special Meetings held on October 6,2000, October 10 and 11, 2000 and October 12,2000. (Received for Information) Ann Mulvale, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the Board of Directors recently approved the creation of a "Municipal Awareness Task Force." This group was charged with the responsibility of developing a public awareness campaign regarding the new roles, responsibilities and powers which have been assigned to the municipal order of government. Their research has indicated that while municipalities are certainly aware of the recent changes brought about by the downloading of services and the uploading of some of the education costs, the public are unaware of the nature and scope of the "realignment of services." The task force developed a two pronged approach. The first was to create a television commercial. Because of the enormous costs of producing and airing the ad on a regular and province wide basis, a pilot project has begun in parts of the province. The ads began running in late October and will be completed on November 12th. They are aired on CBC, CTV and CKVR to approximately 2 million views in the province. As you will see from the commercial, the viewer is prompted to visit the web site "yourlocalgovernment.com". This site is the second part of the program. If they are getting a significant positive reaction, AMO plans to expand the coverage of the program. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated October 11, 2000. (Received for Information) . Council Minutes - 10- Decernberl8,2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1- 16 CIO.MO City Clerk, City of Toronto, providing Council with a copy of Clause No. I contained in Report No. 12 of The Policy and Finance Committee, headed "City of Toronto's Response to 'Review of the GTSB - Phase 1 Report, Addressing GTA-wide Challenges", which was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its regular meeting held on October 3, 4 and S, 2000, and its Special Meetings held on October 6, 10, 11 and 12, 2000. (Received for Information) 1-17 EOS.GE Bernard Richard, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Ontario Power Generation, advising Council that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) staff has completed the Environmental Assessment (EA) Report on Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) proposal to return the existing Pickering A nuclear reactors to service. (Received for Information) 1- 18 EOS.GE Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Card, Darlington Nuclear for the month of September, 2000. (Received for Information) . 1-19 C06.NE Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated October 16, 2000. (Received for Information) 1-20 C06.LO Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee dated October 11, 2000. (Received for Information) 1-21 ClO.MO James M. Flaherty, Attorney General, Minister Responsible for Native Affairs, writing as a follow up to his letter of last Spring regarding the Safe Streets Act, 1999. Mr. Flaherty is understanding that there continues to be some confusion at the implementation level. This legislation forms part of our government's overall commitment to ensuring that the people of Ontario can feel safe in their communities, streets, cars and homes. It fulfills our Blueprint promise to stop aggressive solicitation and squeegee activity and to protect and maintain people's ability to use public places in a safe and secure manner. Over the past few months, he has heard concerns from some charitable organizations about the implementation of the Safe Streets Act. The Safe Streets Act does not prevent someone from soliciting money in a non-aggressive manner from people in vehicles, if the person soliciting is positioned on a sidewalk, shoulder, boulevard, median or other place that is not a roadway. The Highway Traffic Act has always made it an offence for someone, while on a roadway, to stop or attempt to stop a vehicle to offer or provide any commodity or service to anyone in the vehicle. (Recei ved for Information) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-23 M02.GE 1-24 A04.GE 1-26 M04.GE 1-27 E05.GE 1-28 C06.CE 1-29 E07.GE - 11 - December 18, 2000 Green Streets Canada, advising Council that the Green Streets Canada competition for the year 2001 is now ready to receive applications. Endorsed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Green Streets is a unique partnership between Tree Canada and communities of all sizes to help improve their urban forests. Since 1994, some 260 communities have received Green Streets awards, resulting in the planting of 675,000 trees. Applications are due by December 8, 2000 and the maximum award is $15,000. (Received for Information) Rural Ontario Municipal Association and Ontario Good Roads Association, advising Council of the 2001 ROMAlOGRA combined conferences on February 25 - 26, 2001 at the Royal York Hotel. (Received for Information) Former Mayor, Diane S. Hamre, Christmas/Thank you card expressing words of appreciation. (Received for Information) Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, announcing a one-day public hearing on a licensing application for the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario - abandonment of the SLOWPOKE-2 reactor. Presentations by the applicant and CNSC staff on the application will be heard by the Commission on December 13, 2000. Written submissions from the applicant and Commission staff are due by November 13, 2000, and will be available on request after that date. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated November 21,2000. (Received for Information) John Jackson, Coordinator, Citizens' Network on Waste Management, writing to Council expressing their concerns with the proposals in the Waste Diversion Organization's Report to the Minister of the Environment. The proposals would continue the present situation where the Municipality of Clarington and other municipalities in Ontario are burdened with the waste problem. Unfortunately, the WDO's approach is based on the mentality that the producers of products and packaging are subsidizing municipalities to deal with the waste problem. It perpetuates the myth that dealing with wastes should be a municipal and taxpayer matter. The reality is that municipalities and taxpayers have long been subsidizing industry by covering the costs of getting rid of the materials that they sell and profit from. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 32 LlI.GE 1- 33 C06.BL 1-34 C06.BO 1-35 C06.VA - 12- December 18, 2000 The proposals would perpetuate the present situation whereby producers and sellers of products dump the operational and financial responsibility for handling their materials after they have been used onto municipalities. The proposals leave the full burden of handling these materials on municipalities, and would make only a 50% contribution towards recycling costs, only 50% towards handling household hazardous wastes and almost no contribution towards compo sting programmes. (Received for Information) The Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations reminds consumers and merchants that most stores must be closed on December 25 and January I. Contrary to some reports, stores may choose to remain open on Boxing Day, December 26. Consumers who wish to take advantage of the Boxing Day sales should check store hours before making their shopping plans. Some stores may not choose to open, and in some areas municipal bylaws may restrict retailers from operating on December 26. Also, many stores that normally accept returns will not receive them on that day. Under the Retail Business Holidays Act, both Christmas Day and New Year's Day are included in the list of eight annual holidays when stores are closed, with some limited exceptions. The other days are Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Flower shops, gas stations and book or magazine stores under 2,400 square feet with a maximum of three employees, are among exempted businesses. Minimum fines for opening on prohibited days of retail operation are $500 for a first offence, $2,000 for a second offence and $5,000 for a third or subsequent offence. Retail outlets found guilty may be fined up to $50,000 or the total amount of gross sales for the day, whichever is greater. Enforcement of the Act is the responsibility of local police services. (Received for Information) Minutes of Meeting of Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee of May 29, 2000 and October 2, 2000 (Received for Information) Bowmanville Museum Curator's Report, November, 2000 and Bowmanville Museum Board Meeting Minutes for November 8, 2000. (Received for Information) Valleys 2000, Notes of Directors' Meeting of October 10, 2000 (Received for Information) . Council Minutes - 13 - December 18, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1-37 AOI.CE J. R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation, submitted correspondence on behalf of the Durham Region Conservation Authorities, enclosing background materials and initial press coverage from a press conference held in Toronto on Wednesday, December 6, 2000 to launch the Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition. (Received for Information) 1-38 AOI.KA Ian D. Macnab, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Kawartha Conservation, enclose a copy of proposed 2001 Kawartha Conservation budget for your review. This document presents programming rationale as well as costing. Prior to the preparation of the 2001 budget, their Board of Directors reviewed programming and funding and concluded that Kawartha Conservation has been seriously underfunded. In order to provide the required level of programming a substantial increase to the budget is required. Municipal representatives appointed to our Board of Directors will vote on the budget and associated municipal levy on February 21, 2001. To ensure that these representatives are well informed prior to the vote, it is their hope that they can meet with all of their municipal partners well beforehand to review the budget document. To this end, they are available to meet and/or make presentation to our Council on Kawartha Conservation and the 2001 budget. (Received for Information) . 1- 39 M02.GE E. Richard Lovekin, KiJcolman Farms, submitted correspondence to fully clarify his position as the owner of the lands on which a special Massey Committee of the Newcastle and District Historical Society plan to hold an agricultural historical event. Mr. Lovekin states, it is a non-profit event and is not being paid any money whatsoever. Mr. Lovekin suggests it is analogous to a plowing match event and is his understanding that no specific occasion permit is required and that the only requirement would be to comply with any public health arrangements required re: sanitation. (Received for Information) 1-40 M04.GE Mrs. Catherine Pickard submitted a letter in which she feels consumers in general are frustrated and fed up with problems and are forced to accept, but over which they have no control. Examples: . Why do I have to accept at least four bundles of the very same brochures and advertising matter, every time a paper is dropped on my driveway? In fact, why do I have to get all these papers on my driveway anyway? . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-41 A04.GE 1-42 AI5.GE 1-43 E06.GE - 14- December 18, 2000 Why can the Liquor Control Board outlets not accept returns on wine and liquor bottles? There seems to be no problem with beer bottles. Why can one not buy envelopes with enough glue on them to seal them? Junk Mail! We could all get along without it very well. Plastics! We get an avalanche of plastics in every form imaginable (meat trays, bubble packaging etc.) At a real down-to-earth level, why must I pay a staggering $2.29 for a litre of buttermilk to make my muffins? Mrs. Pickard would appreciate your comments and receive them shortly. (Received for Information) City of Prince George sending a reminder of their upcoming Conference "Communities Taking Action - Strategies for Rural, Remote and Northern Healthcare", Prince George, B.C. January 18 - 20,2001. (Received for Information) Beth Benson, Executive Director, Waterfront Regeneration Trust, enclosed a complimentary copy of the launch on November 28th of a Decade of Regeneration: Realizing a Vision for Lake Ontario's Waterfront. Should anyone wish to purchase further copies of the publication, they are available from their office for a charge of $25.00. (Received for Information) W. Warren Holmes, Senior Vice President, Canadian Mining Operations submitted a 1998/1999 Annual Report on the Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC). CIPEC's success is built on the voluntary efforts of Canadian manufacturing and mining companies. By participating in CIPEC, industry supports Canada's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 6 percent below 1990 levels by the period 2008-2012. Their Annual Report shows that Canadian industry has experienced increased energy efficiency since the beginning of the decade while achieving virtually no growth in energy-related C02 emissions for the same period. The results for the period 1990-1998 are impressive, with an average annual improvement in energy intensity of 1.26 percent, which exceeds their annual target of 1 percent. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-13 Expansion of Hospitals SOS.GE 1-22 2001 Preliminary Budget AOI.GA - 15 - December 18, 2000 Additional copies of our 1998/1999 Annual Report are available by contacting them. CIPEC is proud of industry's voluntary energy efficiency and environmental achievements and will continue to seek new opportunities for further successes. (Received for Information) Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to Durham MPPs, regarding funding of capital expansion at six Durham hospitals. A letter the Region received from MPPs Flaherty, Ecker and O'Toole suggests that Durham Region should be as aggressive in seeking funding for hospital infrastructure as they are in financing road, water and sewer infrastructure. The Regional Municipality of Durham is respectfully suggesting that the Province fulfill its mandated responsibilities by: 1. using your tax surplus and recently returned federal transfer payments to address the critical hospital capital requirements of Durham residents; and reinstating the Development Charge Act provision for health care facilities. 2. Resolution #C-600-00 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item 1- 13 be received for information. "CARRIED" L.T. Hall, Chair, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, advising Council that at the October 19t\ 2000 Full Authority meeting, the members received the 2001 Preliminary Budget for information. The members requested that the budget be forwarded to the watershed municipalities for their consideration of the 200 1 levy including in the budget. There was much review of the services and programs offered by the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority over the past 5 years in preparing the 2001 preliminary budget. In setting the 2001 levy the members have concluded that it is necessary the municipalities return to the levy level of 1995. The general levy for our municipality remains the same as previous years at $144,946.66. The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority with the four other Conservation Authorities are currently in negotiations with the Region of Durham to determine an acceptable level of assessment grow the assessed on the current levy. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-25 Cable Increase M06.GE 1- 30 Bill 140 L1I.GE - 16 - December 18, 2000 Resolution #C-60 1-00 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item I - 22 be received for information. "CARRIED" Earl Dusek, VP and General Manager GTA-East, Rogers Cable, informing Council that Rogers will be increasing its cable rates in 2001. Rogers' customers in this area are now being notified of the increase. There are two parts to this increase: Basic Cable rates will raise by amounts approved by the CRTC. Secondly, there are a number of increases for programming services such as CBC Newsworld and APTN that Rogers has been absorbing for months. These programming fees will now be charged to the customer and account for a portion of the rate increase. It is important to note that a large portion of these fees goes directly to the services. In some cases, a full 100% of the fee is returned to the programming network. Rogers now operates in a fully competitive environment. They are subject to market discipline when it comes to rates. Their rates are comparable to other in-home entertainment providers. In fact, when you include equipment rental costs, their rates are actually lower than those of our competitors. Resolution #C-602-00 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item I - 25 be received for information. "CARRIED" Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council on Bill 140, which confirms the continuation of 5% increase a year on capped classes (multi-residential, commercial and industrial properties) and introduces new tax policy and tools. Bill 79, introduced in 1998, set out a policy of capping, in order to limit, tax increases in the multi-residential class, the commercial class and the industrial class to 10% in 1998, and additional %% in 1999 and a further 5% in 2000. The legislation, which sunsets at the end of the year, was quickly put in place to deal with the redistribution of tax burdens within these classes. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-31 Property Assessment Notice F22.TA - 17 - December 18, 2000 As a result of a series of property tax reform Acts introduced throughout 1997, some properties saw a tax decrease while others saw significant tax increases as properties in the same class with the same market value were required to pay the same tax. Bill 79, which capped increases and, in many cases limited decreases applied to all municipalities in Ontario except Toronto. Toronto had already decided to cap increases at 2.5% under an earlier statute. Bill 140 sets out the government's plan for municipalities in the post 2000 capping program. In addition to the tax tools of Bill 79 (e.g. optional property classes, graduated tax rates, moving tax rations, business rebates, phase-programs) this new legislation sets out new tools and policies. AMO, along with the municipal staff associations will be reviewing this legislation with priority as it is expected to be quickly pushed through the Legislature as Bill 79 sunsets in about six weeks. As with Bill 79, there is much to do and very little time to do it in. Resolution #C-603-00 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item I - 30 be received for information. "CARRIED" John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council of some of the issues that have come to his attention from his constituents regarding their Property Assessment Notice. As the Durham Riding, MPP, he shares the concerns that citizens might incorrectly interpret the assessment figures as a tax increases. Specific inquires into assessment from property owners can best be answered by the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation. If the owner believes a property is incorrectly assessed, he or she can ask for reconsideration by contacting their local property assessment office. As always, the tax rate will be established according to the needs of the municipality. There is only one way in which the re-assessment process could increase taxes. That would happen if municipalities failed to adjust their tax levies to reflect the new assessment figures and used the higher assessment numbers as a way to bring in higher taxes. We all recognize that if assessment goes up, tax rates should go down. He is confident that municipalities in his riding will not raise taxes. . . . Council Minutes December 18, 2000 - 18 - COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-604-00 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item 1- 31 be received for information. "CARRIED" 1- 36 Durham Regional Police Service, Media Release on Special Traffic Enforcement Initiative in Whitby. In the Spring of 1998, the WINS program was introduced in the Town of Whitby. It was initiated by Whitby residents in co-operation with many community partners (citizens, schools, community policing volunteers, associations, service clubs, the media, businesses, elected officials, Town of Whitby staff, Whitby O.P.P., and Durham Regional Police - Whitby Community Police Office). WINS is a comprehensive safety program that everyone who lives or works in Whitby can become involved with and benefit from. Their ultimate goal is to make Whitby a safer community through education, awareness and enforcement. There will be officers from the Whitby Community Police Office conducting a specific traffic enforcement initiative on Wednesday and Thursday, December 13th & 14th, 2000. Several areas have been targeted with particular attention being paid to Thickson Road, Brock Street South, Baldwin Street, Watford Street, Winchester Road, Garden Street and Anderson Street. This Special Traffic Enforcement Initiative is a continuing effort to reduce collisions on our streets. WINS Program M02.GE The following hazardous moving violations will be targeted: Offence Fine Points Offence Fine Points Pass school bus $315. 6 Disobey School $105. 3 Crossing Guard Disobey red light $185. 3 Fail to Yield to Ped. $105. 2 Disobey stop sign $105. 3 Speeding 10 kms. over $ 35. 0 Fail to wear seatbelt $105. 2 Speeding 20 kms. over $ 95. 3 No insurance $5,000. 0 Speeding 30 kms. over $137.50 4 Careless Driving $315. 6 Speeding 40 kms. over $285. 4 The fines increase if the offence occurs in a Community Safety Zone. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 19 - December 18, 2000 Resolution #C-60S-00 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item I - 36 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-606-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-60S-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "THAT a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the Road Watch Committee and Traffic Management Committee for their information." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-60S-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED". Resolution #C-607-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the Correspondence Items D - 11, D - 12, D - 13 and D - 20 be approved as per the agenda. "CARRIED" . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-ll M02.GE D-12 FILCH . D-13 M02.GE D-20 C07.GE D-6 Trucks Parking On Hwy 115 TOS.GE . - 20- December 18, 2000 Cathy Stokes, Resource Development Coordinator, Alzheimer Society Durham, requesting that Council proclaim the month of January "Alzheimer Awareness Month". Sunday, January 7, 2001, Alzheimer Society of Durham Region will kick off its Alzheimer Awareness Month activities by hosting its 2nd annual Walk for Memories, a fundraiser in support for research into the cause and cure of Alzheimer Disease. They would be honoured if Council would join them at Cullen Gardens and contribute to the success of their second walk-a-thon fundraiser. Alzheimer Disease affects more than 3,SOO people in Durham Region. If fact, Durham Region is the 3rd largest region in the province for people with dementia. That number is expected to more than triple in the next 20 years. These is an urgent need to raise awareness and an understanding of this disease and related dementia among Durham's residents and to encourage their role in finding a cure for dementia disorders. (Proclaimed) Gabrielle Worsley on behalf of Newcastle Community Hall Board is requesting that a withdrawal be made from the Montague Trust Fund in the amount of $3,200.00. The Board has decided to use this money to pay for flood lighting at the front of the hall. (Correspondence referred to the Operations Manager) Sally Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care Association requesting the Municipality of Clarington declare its support for the International Year of Volunteers (IYV 2001) through an official proclamation. This special recognition by Council would recognize and celebrate the impact those volunteer efforts have made throughout our local community. (Proclaimed) Paul Young, stating various concerns regarding the vote-by-mail process. (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk) Leigh Facey-Crowther, Principal, Clarke High School, writing regarding their concern about the only entrance to Clarke High School from Highway #115. They are constantly having to deal with trucks that park on the shoulder just south and north of their entrance. The result of this is that staff and students (buses) are put at considerable risk when they enter and exit the school property. Although it is posted as "no parking" it is not often enforced and/or the penalty is not sufficient to change their behaviour. It has been suggested by the school council that two things could be done to correct what is potentially a very serious situation: . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 21 - December 18, 2000 1. they need regular patrol of this area to discourage parking; and 2. the municipality should consider repainting the shoulder line to produce exit and entrance lanes into the school. Resolution #C-608-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 be referred to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario and the Ontario Provincial Police. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-609-00 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-608-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: ''THAT staff review and report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on the possibility of utilizing the unused road allowance from Concession Road 3 as an entrance to Clarke High School; and THAT Leigh Facey-Crowther and Margrid Piekenbrock, Principal, Pines Senior Public School be advised of Council's decision." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-60S-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED". . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -1 Museums Amalgamation C06.BO - 22- December 18, 2000 Arnold Bark, Chairman, Bowmanville Museum Board, regarding the issue of possible museums amalgamation under one board was once again raised. The Board Members expressed positive views regarding a discussion with the Town and Clarke Board to, at least, explore the subject. The Board also expressed strong views regarding the advertisement for a Curator at the Clarke Museum & Archives. This advertisement has been widely available on the Internet and the detail contained in this ad has had a negative impact on the staff of the Bowmanville Museum. It is felt that the Town, not the Clarke Museum Board, is responsible for advertising and replacement of any staff member of the Museums. The current By-law doesn't allow for staff replacement by any board. The Board feels strongly that the Town should be taking a leadership role in this matter, with input from the applicable Board as required. As Chair, he would welcome the opportunity to discuss the matter in detail with the responsible Municipal staff members. Resolution #C-61O-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item D - 1 be divided to allow for consideration of the amalgamation issue separately from the appointment of the curator. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-61 1-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the issue of amalgamation of the Museum Boards be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-6l2-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the issue of hiring of Museum Board personnel be referred to staff for review and report. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -2 Downloading CIO.MO D -3 Water Treatment Plant ClO.MO - 23 - December 18, 2000 Acting Commissioners of Council Services and City Clerk, The City of Windsor, advising Council that the City of Windsor on July 24, 2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has downloaded Ontario Works, land ambulance, social housing, child care and Provincial Offences programs to the City of Windsor through the Consolidated Municipal Services Management Agreements; AND WHEREAS the City of Windsor is responsible for providing staff, accommodation and studies on how to most effectively implement these programs; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Windsor petition the Government to reinstate Special Circumstances Funding to cover transitional and implementation costs for these downloaded services. Further that a copy of this special resolution be circulated to A.M.O and all other counties within the Province of Ontario to request that they petition the Provincial Govemment in support of this request." Resolution #C-613-00 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the resolution of the City of Windsor regarding Special Circumstances Funding be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Town of Charlton, advising that the Town of Charlton on September 22, 2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has changed the guidelines for water testing of all water treatment plants for pesticides and PCB's from every ten years to quarterly and changed "Volatile Organics" from every five years to four times per year; AND WHEREAS the Town of Charlton water plant is operated by Ontario Clean Water Agency who currently test water samples regularly and have never found any of the above parameters; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-4 Adams Mine EOS.GE - 24- December 18, 2000 AND WHEREAS Towns and Villages in Northern Ontario cannot afford these costly tests which are seen as expensive and unnecessary - particularly in Northern Ontario; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Charlton hereby petitions the Province of Ontario - Ministry of Environment _ Honourable Dan Newman and the Honourable Premier Mike Harris to provide 100% funding to Northern Ontario Municipalities for the cost of testing requirements for "Pesticides, PCB's" and "Volatile Organics" or keep the testing requirements every 10 years and every five years respectively; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be forwarded to Member of Provincial Parliament - Honourable David Ramsay, Timikaming Municipal Association, and all Municipalities in Ontario for their support." Resolution #C-614-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 3 be received for information. "CARRIED" Mary Mysyk, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer, Corporation of the Town of Laurentian Hills, advising Council that the Town of Laurentian Hills on October 11, 2000, passed the following resolution: "BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Laurentain Hills request that the Province of Ontario and the MOE provide a full environmental assessment and a residential impact study on the use of the Adams mine site as a waste disposal site and provide this information including the potential impacts to the Temiskarning/Ottawa River system to other municipalities and residents surrounding the Adams Mine, and circulate to all municipalities in Ontario and Pontiac County, Quebec." Resolution #C-61S-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 4 be recei ved for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -S Board Appointments CI2.GE D-7 Request for Fund-Raising Fll.CH - 25 - December 18, 2000 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, requesting that Council nominate persons for the following appointments: 1 2 Member of the Land Di vision Committee Members to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Members to the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Member to the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority 2 1 Appointments to the Conservation Authorities must be elected officials and for the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority the official must be a Member of Regional Council. Resolution #C-616-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - S be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" S. Rush-Jeanes, Principal and D. Potts, School Council Chair, Mother Teresa Elementary School, requesting assistance in the fund-raising for a new playground equipment at Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School in Courtice. Their students are in need of new equipment for their playground since half of it was removed at the end of the summer as a result of the new playground regulations. Resolution #C-6l7-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be received; THAT a one-time grant in the amount of $700.00 be approved for Mother Teresa Elementary School to assist with the purchase of playground equipment; and THAT S. Rush-Jeanes and D. Potts be advised that, if they wish to take part in the Municipality's tender process for the purchase of the equipment, they should contact the Treasurer. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D- 8 "Bowl for Millions" M02.GE D -9 Neighhourhood Watch Signs PI6.GE D-lO Appointments to GTSB CI2.GE - 26- December 18, 2000 Elly Macmaster, Community Relations Coordinator, Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington, re~uesting Council to schedule a flag-raising event for Monday, February st , to promote its annual "Bowl For Millions" campaign, which takes place from February S - 10,2001. Resolution #C-6l8-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the correspondence from Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington regarding its annual event on February Sth "Bowl For Millions" be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Sgt. Paul A. Malik, Community Services Coordinator, Community Services Unit, Durham Regional Police Services, requesting Council to grant permission to erect approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in the area of Centerfield and Nash Road in Courtice. This letter is to introduce Council to a group of concerned citizens who want to get involved in a Neighbourhood Watch. 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 7S% participation. Resolution #C-6l9-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be approved and referred to the Public Works Department for the appropriate sign age to be erected. "CARRIED" Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, writing to remind Council of the requirements of the Greater Toronto Services Board Act 1998, regarding the appointment of members to the GTSB. Pursuant to Section 4(a) of the Greater Toronto Services Board Act, 1998, mayors of area municipalities are members of the Greater Toronto Services Board without any action being required on the part of council. However, council may appoint alternates for board members and when doing so, council must comply with Section 9 of the Act. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-14 AMO Invoice F02.GE - 27 - December 18, 2000 A new chair for the GTSB and a new chair for the board of GO Transit will be ejected at the inaugural meeting of the GTSB on January 12, 2001. Resolution #C-620-00 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the correspondence dated November 14, 2000, from Lynn Morrow, Greater Toronto Services Board regarding the appointment of GTSB members and alternates be received; THAT the Deputy Mayor be appointed as the Municipality of Clarington's alternate to the GTSB for the time periods specified below: Councillor Charlie Trim - December 2000 to May 2001 Councillor Jim Schell- June 2001 to May 2002 Councillor Charlie Trim - June 2002 to November 2002 Councillor Jim Schell - December 2002 to May 2003 Councillor Charlie Trim - June 2003 to November 2003; and THAT Lynn Morrow be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Association of Municipalities of Ontario, (AMO) encloses their membership invoice for 2001. Renewal is critical for you to continue receiving the many benefits of membership including the important advocacy initiatives on key issues that affect Ontario municipalities. Resolution #C-62l-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT correspondence recei ved from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario regarding the membership invoice for 2001 be referred to the Treasury Department for payment. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-15 Sidewalks on Lownie Court TOS.GE D-16 Nominations Durham Environmental Advisory CI2.DU - 28 - December 18, 2000 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cochrane presenting a petition from the residents of Lownie Court in the Municipality of Clarington regarding the issue of sidewalks being placed on their court. As a home owner on a court, they do not feel that they should be subject to excess pedes trial traffic. This is one main reason people choose to buy on a court. They were told there would be no sidewalk and also were shown plans by the builder showing no sidewalk on their court. There are two (2) other routes people can take to access either the school or a main throughfare (Mearns Ave.) They would like Council to consider this as a formal application (petition) to have this brought to Council's attention as soon as possible. Resolution #C-622-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the correspondence received from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cochrane regarding sidewalks on Lownie Court, Bowmanville, be referred to the Director of Public Works. "CARRIED" Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Durham Region is requesting nominations from the Municipality of Clarington for appointment to the membership of the D-EAC (Durham Environmental Advisory Committee). On October 18, 2000, Regional Council adopted a resolution to establish the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee in accordance with the approved terms of reference. Resolution #C-623-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-17 Remembrance Day L1I.GE - 29- December 18, 2000 Janet Beckett, City Clerk, City of Port Colborne, at their Council meeting of November 6, 2000, adopted the following resolution to enact Remembrance Day as a statutory holiday throughout Canada. Your consideration and support would be appreciated. "THAT WHEREAS Remembrance Day provides an opportunity for all Canadians to pause and reflect on the many sacrifices that our fellow Canadians gave during times of war. THAT WHEREAS the freedom and safety that we nourish today is the outcome of the efforts of the so many service men and women who gave of their lives, as well as the suffering in which their families have had to endure ever since. THAT WHEREAS we must never forget to remember those whom paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives, as well as, the many more who were wounded in the protection of our freedoms and love of their country. THAT WHEREAS we must continue to emphasize the importance of this day as a day of reflection, especially to our youth, whom we expect to carryon this day of remembrance well into the future. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Port Colborne encourage the Provincial and Federal Governments to enact this day as a statutory holiday throughout the country. THAT all municipalities be circulated this motion for their support." Resolution #C-624-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the correspondence received by the City of Port Colbome regarding Remembrance Day being considered a Statutory Holiday be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICA nONS D-18 Museum Board Appointments CI2.BO D-19 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement CIO.MO - 30 - December 18, 2000 Arnold G. Bark, Chairman, Bowmanville Museum Board would like to request that you rescind By-law #79-67, Section 3.c) which reads: The Members of the Board, who are not Members of Council, shall hold office for a term of three years and may be re-appointed to three consecutive terms at which time they must retire for at least one term to be eligible for re-appointment to the Board. and that it read: The Members of the Board, who are not Members of Council, shall hold office for a term of three years. Resolution #C-625-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 18 regarding By-law #79-67 be referred to staff. "CARRIED" Rick Johnson, Chairman,Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority regarding information on the Ontario Agreement for Great Lakes Water Quality. Resolution #C-626-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the correspondence received from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority regarding the Ontario Agreement for Great Lakes Water Quality be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" NOTICE OF MOTION . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 31 - December 18, 2000 Report #1 Resolution #C-627-00 G.P.A. Report Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe December 11, 2000 Report #2 Orono Town Hall Expansion A16.0R Report #3 Confidential Report CD-60-00 Report #4 Quit Claim Deed L07. THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on December 11, 2000, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-628-00 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report WD-51-00 be received; THAT Staff proceed with the call of tender for the expansion of the Orono Town Hall as identified in the Year 2000 Capital Budget; and THAT the Orono Town HaJJ Board be advised of Council's action. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-629 00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Confidential Report CD-60-00 be referred to a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-630-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CD-6l-00 be received; THAT Council authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute a Quit Claim deed for the property located at 86 East Beach Road and that the appropriate by-law to be passed; and THAT Tyler Higgins be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 32 - December 18, 2000 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-631-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded to Councillor Trim THAT the Clarington Board of Trade be thanked for their presentation. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-632-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the request from Rick Morrison regarding the storage of equipment of the Bowmanville Newcastle Baseball Association be referred to the Public Works and Treasury Departments for review and report on various options. "CARRIED" Councillor Trim stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegations of Mark Hendrikx (on behalf of Linda Gasser) and Willie Woo and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Trim's seat on Council is the topic of discussion. Resolution #C-633-00 Moved by Councillor ScheU, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the delegations of Mark Hendrikx and Willie Woo be received for information; and THAT the request for a recount of the votes cast for the office of Regional Councillor Wards 3 and 4 in the 2000 Municipal Election be denied. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 33 - December 18, 2000 Resolution #C-634-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2000-206 and 2000-214, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2000-206 2000-207 2000-208 2000- 209 2000-210 2000-211 2000-212 2000-213 2000-214 2000-215 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plans 40M-1820 and 40M-2000 as not being subject to Part Lot Control being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund for Fire Equipment and to Repeal By-law 93-208 being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund for Public Works Equipment to Repeal By-law 83-46 being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund for Animal Services and to Repeal By-law 89-156 being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund for Computer Equipment being a by-law to layout and establish certain lands and premises within the Municipality of Clarington as public highway being a by-law to repeal By-law 2000-171 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive By-law for the Corporation of Municipality of Clarington being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Quit Claim Deed between Andrew Glenn Johnson and the Municipality of Clarington being a by-law to authorize the making of an extension agreement under the Municipal Sales Tax Act respecting Part I on Plan IOR-3770 "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Correspondence Item D - 5 Appointments to Boards C12.GE - 34 - December 18, 2000 Resolution #C-635-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-206 to 2000-215, inclusive be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-636-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of discussing personnel Issues. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-637-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-638-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Mr. Jean-Michel Komarnicki be nominated to the Land Division Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-639-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Councillor Jim Schell and Councillor Jane Rowe be nominated to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Correspondence Item D - 16 CI2.DU - 35 - December 18, 2000 Resolution #C-640-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Mayor John Mutton and Councillor Charlie Trim be nominated to the Ganaraska Regional Conservation Authority. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-64l-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Councillor Jane Rowe be nominated to the Kawartha Regional Conservation Authority. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-642-00 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Suzanne Elston be nominated to the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-643-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington as one of the shareholders of Veridian Corporation, is required to sign banking agreements as part of its ongoing business; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign two acknowledgements respecting the borrowing of $5,966,000 and $2,355,000 by Veridian Corporation, agreeing that the bank will have priority on repayment, and that the terms of the Promissory Note will not be amended without the prior written consent of the Bank. "CARRIED" . Council Minutes - 36 - December 18, 2000 OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #C 644-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim WHEREAS the Municipality has received notice that Mr. Ian MacIver has resigned his position as Treasurer of Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc., NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the Municipality of Clarington extend a letter of acknowledgement and thanks to Mr. MacIver for his dedication and service to this project; and THAT Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. be requested to update Council as soon as possible in 2001 regarding current members, the status of the Valleys 2000 project and the repayment of the $50,000 loan. "CARRIED" . CONFIRMING BY-LAW Councillor Trim stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from voting on the confirming by-law. Resolution #C-645-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-216 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 18th day of December 2000, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-646-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-216 be approved. . "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 37 - December 18, 2000 Resolution #C-647-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting adjourn at IO:OS p.m. "CARRIED"