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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/1986Council Minutes TOWN OF NEWCASTLE March 24, 1986 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, March 24, 1986, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Stapleton led the meeting in prayer. Roll Call Present Were: Mayor John Winters Councillor A. Cowman (7:05 p.m.) Councillor D. Hamre Councillor M. Hubbard Councillor H. McKnight Councillor F. Stapleton Councillor A. Wotten Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, D. Johnston Town Clerk, D. W. Oakes Treasurer, J. Blanchard Deputy Director of Public Works, D. Gray Director of Community Services, J. Devantier Fire Chief, J. Aldridge Deputy Clerk, R. Rutledge Resolution #C- 262 -86 Minutes Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the Minutes of a Meeting of Council held on Monday, March 10, 1986, be approved as read. "CARRIED" Delegations Mr. Patrick Deegan, Group 3, Box 7, R.R. #1, Bowmanville, L1C 3K2, and Mr. Charles Hynes, R.R. #2, Bowmanville, U C 3K3, were present to discuss the proposed subdivision of Hotze Pel. A petition supporting a presentation to voice the concerns of the area residents was submitted to Council. Mr. Deegan informed Council that he is aware that many of their concerns will be answered by the Region. Mr. Deegan requested Council to amend the By -law to change the minimum house size in this area from 1250 sq. ft. to 1750 sq. ft. Apparently, Mr. Pel has agreed to the 1750 sq. ft. house size. The area residents are aware that the lot size can't be controlled at this stage and that the subdivision can't be stopped. However, they would like the site to conform to Heritage Estates. Council Minutes - 2 - March 24, 1986 Delegations Mr. John Payne, Town of Newcastle Game Commission, Hampton, Ontario, LOB 1JO, on behalf of the Game Commission, voiced his objection not only to the closing of Long Sault to actual hunting, but to the manner in which the closing was done. The Commission was not notified of any meetings or reasons for the closure. The Ministry of Natural Resources . indicated they had not been informed of the closure either. The Game Commission raises pheasants and distributes them to rural areas in the municipality. The Commission issues hunting licences for pheasant and rabbit. Long Sault is one of the last isolated areas in the Town where the birds can be freed. The Commission would like Council to have Long Sault re- opened for this particular type of hunting. Communications Resolution #C- 263 -86 for Information Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the communications to be received for information be approved. "CARRIED" Communications for Direction D -1 I - 1 Ontario Good Roads Association Re Grader Operating Upgrading Programme; I - 2 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Re providing special financial assistance to aid in this spring's fish migration at the Bowmanville Creek; I - 3 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Central Business Improvement Area Board of Management held on March 4, 1986; I - 4 Minutes of a meeting of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority held on February 20, 1986; I - 5 Urban Development Institute Canada Conference to be held in Ottawa on May 14, 15 and 16, 1986. Resolution #C- 264 -86 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor McKnight High Cost of THAT the communication dated March 7th 1986, from Mr. Brian Liability Insurance W. Knott, Solicitor /Clerk, City of Chatham, P.O. Box 640, 35.11.2. Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8, requesting that the Council support their resolution concerning the high cost of liability insurance be received; AND THAT the subject correspondence be "Tabled" until such time as the Municipal Task Force reports, or until July 1st, 1986, whichever is sooner; AND FURTHER THAT Mr. Brian W. Knott be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 3 - Communications for Direction D - 2 Resolution #C- 265 -86 March 24, 1986 Arthritis Society Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton Financial Support 10.57.11. THAT the communication dated February 24, 1986, from Mark Courtemanche, Central Ontario Representative, The .Arthritis Society, 375 Bexhill Road, Newmarket, L34 6P6, requesting a support grant be received; AND THAT the Arthritis Society be advised of the Town of Newcastle's grant application policy. "CARRIED" D - 3 Resolution #C- 266 -86 Children's Aid Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre Awareness Week 10.2.11. THAT the communication dated March 5th 1986, from Elizabeth Gardiner Cincurak, President, Family and Children's Services of the Durham Region, Box 321, 200 John Street West, Oshawa Ontario, L1H 70, requesting that Council declare the week of April 21st to April 26th 1986 as "Children's Aid Awareness Week" in the Town of Newcastle be received; AND THAT the request referred to herein be approved and advertised in accordance with Town Policy; AND FURTHER THAT Elizabeth Gardiner Cincurak be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" D - 4 Resolution #C- 267 -86 Animal Health Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Wotten Week 1)0.2.11. THAT the communication dated March 4th 1986, from Janice Aluin, D.V.M., 110 King Street East, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 1N5, requesting on behalf of the Canadian Veterinary Association, that the week of April 14th to April 20th 1986, be declared "Animal Health Week" in the Town of Newcastle be received; AND THAT the request referred to herein be approved and advertised in accordance with Town policy; AND FURTHER THAT Janice Aluin, D.V.M., be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 4 - March 24, 1986 Communications for Direction D - 5 Resolution #C- 268 -86 Commercial Traffic Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten Liberty St. S., Bowmanville THAT the communication received March 7, 1986, from 77.34.2. Harold Drake, 9 Nelson Street, East, Bowmanville, complaining about the commercial traffic from Jeffery's Superette using his driveway to turn around in, be received; AND THAT the subject correspondence be referred to the Public Works Department for review and subsequent report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED" D - 6 Resolution #C- 269 -86 Tyrone Community Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre Centre Acquistion of Lands THAT the communication dated March 4, 1986, from J. Virtue, 16.6.15. Chairman, Village of Tyrone and Surroundings Community Centre, Box 28, R.R. #5, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K6, requesting consideration of funding to enable the Centre to purchase a piece of land measuring 400 ' x 400' for $20,000 be received; AND THAT the subject correspondence be referred to the N.C.S.P.B. for review and subsequent report to Council within 2 months. "CARRIED" D - 7 Resolution #C- 270 -86 Pitch -In 186 Week" Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton 10.2.11. THAT the communication from Mr. Ken Lounsbury, President, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, 598 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M6C 1A6, requesting that the week of May 5th to May 11th, 1986, be proclaimed "Pitch -In '86 Week" in the Town of Newcastle be received; AND THAT the request referred to herein be approved and published in accordance with Town policy; AND FURTHER THAT Mr. Ken Lounsbury be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 5 - March 24, 1986 Communications for Direction D - 8 Resolution #C- 271 -86 English Springer Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor McKnight Field Trials 10.2.11. THAT the communication dated March 17th 1986, from Mrs. Janice M. Miller, Secretary, The Kawartha Springer Club R. R. #1, Fraserville, Ontario, KOL 1VO, requesting that Council give their consent to the holding of Field Trials at the Kendal Recreation Area on the week -ends of April 26th and 27th, and November 1st and 2nd 1986, be received; AND THAT the request referred to herein be approved; AND FURTHER THAT Mrs. Janice M. Miller be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" D - 9 Resolution #C- 272 -86 Site Value Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman Assessment 10.57.3. THAT the communication dated March 11, 1986, from Sylvia Sutherland, Mayor, City of Peterborough, 500 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3R9, requesting support of the Peterborough City Council's Resolution, to request the Premier of Ontario to arrange with the Minister of Revenue to do a pilot study of Site Value Assessment in the City of Peterborough, be received; AND THAT the subject correspondence be tabled until a report has been submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee, explaining the purpose of Site Value Assessment. "CARRIED" D - 10 Resolution #C- 273 -86 Military Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard Manoeuvers 10.2.11. THAT the communication dated March 20th 1986, from Captain W.L. Thomas, The Queen's York Rangers (RCAC), Fort York Armoury, 660 Fleet Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1A9, requesting Council's permission to use blank ammunition and pyrotechnics in conjunction with military manoeuvers in Newcastle on the week -ends of May 9th to 11th 1986, and May 23rd to 25th 1986 be received; AND THAT the request be approved; AND FURTHER THAT Captain W.L. Thomas be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Council Minutes - 6 - D - 10 Cont'd Resolution #C- 274 -86 March 24, 1986 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT Resolution #C- 273 -86 be amended by adding the following: AND FURTHER THAT a notice be published in the local newspapers informing the public that these manoeuvers are taking place. "CARRIED" D - 11 Resolution #C- 275 -86 Directional Sign Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre Van Dyk Realtor 10.13.101. THAT the communication dated March 24th 1986, from Mr. George Van Dyk, Van Dyk Real Estate Limited, P. 0. Box 106, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K8, requesting that Council authorize the placement of a temporary off -site directional sign on town property, located on the south side of Highway #2, opposite the intersection of Mearns Avenue, Bowmanville be received; AND THAT the request referred to herein for permission to erect the sign on town property be approved, provided that the sign comply in every respect with the Town of Newcastle Sign By -law; AND FURTHER THAT Mr. George Van Dyk be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Reports #1 Resolution #C- 276 -86 G.P.A. Report of Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard March 17, 1986 THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of the meeting held on March 17, 1986, be approved, except for Items #4, 13, 17, and 22. "CARRIED" Item #4 Mayor Winters made a declaration of interest relative to the proposed zoning amendment of Son Rise Christian Ministries; vacated his chair and refrained from participating in discussion and from voting on the subject matter. Mayor Winters is a shareholder in D & F Securities, the owners of the lands which are the subject of the proposed rezoning. Councillor Ann Cowman took the Chair. Council Mintues - 7 - March 24, 1986 Item #4 Resolution #C- 277 -86 Rezoning Application Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard Son Rise Christian Ministries THAT Report PD -62 -86 be received; and 60.35.274. THAT the application submitted by Rev. B. Reilly, Agent on behalf of Son Rise Christian Ministries to rezone a parcel of land, being part of Lot 13, Concession 2, Bowmanville, to permit the development of an Assembly Hall as defined within By -law 84 -63, be approved and the attached By -law forwarded to Council at such time as the owner of the lands has executed a Development Agreement with the Town to address compliance with the Ontario Building Code in accordance with the proposed change of occupancy and said structure and satisfied the comments of the Region of Durham requirements in respect of sewer easements. Item #13 Councillors Wotten and Stapleton made a declaration of interest relative to the proposed amendment to By -law 84 -63, included as Attachment No. 1; vacated their chairs and refrained from voting on the subject matter. Both Councillors are Auctioneers. The proposed amendment to By -law 84 -63 outlined in Attachment No. 1 relates to "Auction Room." Resolution #C- 278 -86 Amendments to Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard Comprehensive Zoning By -law THAT Report PD -73 -86 be received and that the following 84 -63 recommendations be considered separately; 60.35.6. THAT the proposed amendment to By -law 84 -63 included herewith as Attachment No.l(By -law 86 -40) be approved; THAT the proposed amendment to By -law 84 -63, included herewith as Attachment No. 2 (By -law 86 -41) be approved; THAT Section 24 of Attachment No. 2 and Schedule X -11 be amended by inserting a Holding (H) prefix to the General Commercial Exception Two (C1 -2) Zone designation; THAT Mrs. Haines be kept advised of further actions taken relative to this property; THAT Margaret West, Orono, owner of the lands in Lot 29, Concession 5, former Township of Clarke, be notified immediately of the Committee's recommendation. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 8 - March 24, 1986 Reports Item #17 Resolution #C- 279 -86 Review of Schedule Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard of Council and Committee Meetings THAT Administrator's Report Admin 23 -86 be received; 1986,1987,1988 10.12.114. THAT effective June 1st 1986, all General Purpose and Administration Committee Meetings scheduled for Mondays be held at 9:30 a.m., in Court Room #2, unless otherwise advised; and Item #22 Delegations THAT all Council Meetings scheduled for Mondays be held at 7:00 p.m. in Court Room #1, unless otherwise advised. Recorded Vote Yea Councillor Cowman Councillor Hamre Councillor McKnight Mayor Winters Resolution #C- 280 -86 "CARRIED" Nay Councillor Hubbard Councillor Stapleton Councillor Wotten Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the delegation of Elaine Haines be acknowledged and advised of Council's decision; THAT the presentation and proposal submitted by Members of the Clarke Museum & Archives be acknowledged, and referred to staff for review and subsequent report; THAT the presentation of Wm. Lover be acknowledged and referred to the Treasurer for review and report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED" Report #2 Resolution #C- 281 -86 Handi Transit Inc. Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard Subsidy Application 35.60.7. 1. That Report TR -18 -86 be received; and 2. That the Treasurer be authorized to make application to the the Ministry of Transportation and Communications for Subsidy Allocation for the transportation of the physically disabled for the year 1986 based on estimated expenditures of $61,600.00. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 9 - March 24, 1986 Report #3 Resolution #C- 282 -86 Advertisement in the Moved by Councillor Cowman,. seconded by Councillor Hamre Financial Post 10.38.99. 1. Receive Administrator's Report Admin 24 -86; 2. Authorize the expenditure of approximately $2200 for the purchase of a one - quarter page vertical advertisement in the Financial Post in conjunction with the Region of Durham tabloid; 3. Authorize staff to forward appropriate information for inclusion in the Regional advertisement as requested in Mr. Patrick Olive's letter; 4. Advise the Region of Durham and the Financial Post of Council's actions. "CARRIED" Report #4 Resolution #C- 283 -86 Draft Plan of Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten Subdivision - Remlark Holdings 1. That Report PD -80 -86 be received; and Limited 60.46.179. 2. That the proposed revisions requested by D.G. Biddle and Associates, by letters of February 18, 1986 and March 13, 1986, as illustrated on the draft plan of subdivision prepared by Donevan and Fleischmann Company Limited, as revised March 13, 1986, be approved; and Report #5 3. That draft plan Condition No. 9, pertaining to parkland dedication be amended to include a note that, alternatively, the municipality may accept cash -in -lieu of all or any portion of the conveyance; and 4. That all requisite changes to block numbers as illustrated on the draft plan of subdivision be approved; and 5. That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Regional Municipality of Durham be so advised. Resolution #C- 284 -86 "CARRIED" Director of Public Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard Works 10.10.99. 1. Council receive Administrator's Report Admin 26 -86 "In Camera "; 2. That the attached by -law naming Mr. Gordon Ough Director of Public Works be adopted; 3. That Mr. Ough be advised of Council's actions; 4. That other applicants be thanked for their interest and advised of Council's actions. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 10 - March 24, 1986 Unfinished Business Resolution #C- 285 -86 Delegations Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor McKnight By -laws THAT the delegation of Mr. Pat Deegan be acknowledged; AND THAT the concerns raised be referred to the Director of Planning to be dealt with through a site consideration by conferring with the applicant, Mr. Pel; AND THAT a report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee be prepared and said report to be circulated to the area citizens prior to the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting at which it is to be considered. AND THAT the Region of Durham be advised of all actions taken; AND FURTHER THAT Mr. Deegan be advised of the foregoing. "CARRIED" Resolution #C- 286 -86 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the delegation of Mr. John Payne be acknowledged; AND THAT the Town of Newcastle Game Commission be advised to request a meeting with C.L.O.C.A. to discuss their concerns. "CARRIED" Resolution #C- 287 -86 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by -laws, and that the said by -laws be now read a first time: 86 -38 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, as amended, of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Veselinovic); 86 -39 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, as amended, of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (G. Gabourie); 86 -41 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, as amended, of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (84 -63 amendments); 86 -42 being a by -law to establish a Reserve for Uncollectible Taxes; 86 -43 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the comprehensive Zoning By -law of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Frab Investments). 86 -44 being a by -law to appoint a Director of Public Works "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 11 - March 24, 1986 By -laws Resolution #C- 288 -86 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the second reading of the following by -laws be approved: 86 -38; 86 -39; 86 -41; 86 -42; 86 -43; 86 -44. "CARRIED" Resolution #C- 289 -86 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the third and final reading of the following by -laws be approved: 86 -38; 86 -39; 86 -41; 86 -42; 86 -43; 86 -44. "CARRIED" By -Law 86 -40 Councillors Stapleton and Wotten made a declaration of interest relative to By -law 86 -40; vacated their chairs and refrained from voting on the subject matter. Both Councillors are Auctioneers. The proposed By -law relates to "Auction Room." Resolution #C- 290 -86 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT leave be granted to introduce By -law 86 -40, being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, as amended, of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, and that the said By -law be now read a first time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C- 291 -86 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the second reading of By -law 86 -40 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C- 292 -86 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the third and final reading of By -law 86 -40 be approved. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 12 - March 24, 1986 Other Business Resolution #C- 293 -86 Santa Claus Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten Parade 10.2.11. 1. That the Council of the Town of Newcastle grant an additional five hundred dollars ($500.00) in 1986 to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee in recognition of their contribution to this community over the past 25 years; 2. That these monies be drawn from the 1986 Contingency Account. "CARRIED" Resolution #C- 294 -86 Repair of Highway Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hubbard #2 east of Bowmanville WHEREAS the condition of Highway #2 between the eastern boundary of the Town of Newcastle and the Town of Bowmanville is in need of repair, in particular the area of Morgan's Corner Road, between Newtonville and Newcastle Village; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Newcastle request the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to effect immediate repairs to Highway #2 ; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Sam Cureatz, M.P.P. "CARRIED" Resolution #C- 295 -86 Salvage Shops Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the Clerk be directed to review the legislation respecting the licensing and regulating of salvage shops, salvage yards and second -hand goods shops, and prepare a report and draft by -law on the subject for consideration by the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #C- 296 -86 Arena Feasibility Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Wotten WHEREAS Council has to review the Arena Feasibility Study prepared by ReThink and presented to the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of March 17, 1986 In Camera; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a Committee of Council consisting of Mayor Winters and Councillors Cowman and Hubbard be established to evaluate the Study and report back to Council before April 30, 1986, as to various options, site location and financing. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 13 - Resolution #C- 297 -86 March 24, 1986 Executive Committee Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Wotten WHEREAS it is recognized that goals and objectives for a municipality improve the effectiveness of operations and contribute to better operational planning for the future; and WHEREAS it is also recognized that the relative contributions of Council and Administration to the overall purpose and roles of a municipal government need to be co- ordinated; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council establish an Executive Committee to perform an investigative and focusing function for Council. Such Committee would meet with the Chief Administrative Officer and Department Heads and Staff as necessary in an effort to identify goals and objectives and to improve communication and understanding between elected and appointed managers. The Executive Committee shall consist of Mayor Winters and Councillors Cowman, Wotten and McKnight, of all Members of Council. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor Cowman Councillor Hamre Councillor Hubbard Councillor McKnight Councillor Stapleton Councillor Wotten Mayor Winters Resolution #C- 298 -86 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Resolution #C- 297 -86 be amended and that the Executive Committee consist of all Members of Council. Recorded Vote Yea Councillor Hamre Councillor Hubbard Councillor McKnight Councillor Stapleton Mayor Winters "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Nay Councillor Cowman Councillor Wotten Council Minutes - 14 - March 24, 1986 Executive Committee Resolution #C- 299 -86 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the amendment to Resolution #C- 298 -86 be amended by adding the following: THAT Mayor John Winters and Councillor Ann Cowman prepare terms of reference for the Executive Committee. "CARRIED" Confirming By -law Mayor Winters, Councillor Stapleton and Councillor Wotten made declarations of interest as outlined earlier in the meeting; vacated their chairs and refrained from voting on the Confirming By -law. Resolution #C- 300 -86 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT leave be granted to introduce By -law 86 -45, being a by -law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle at this meeting held on the 24th day of March 1986, and that the said by -law be now read a first time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C- 301 -86 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the second reading of By -law 86 -45 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C- 302 -86 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the third and final reading of By -law 86 -45 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C- 303 -86 Adjournment Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:45 p.m- "CARRIED " or er