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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee
April 9, 2001
Minutes of a meeting of the General
Purpose and Adminislration Committee
held on Monday, April 9, 2001 at
9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Presenl Were
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Treasurer, M. Marano
Manager of Community Planning, B. Newell
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Divisional Fire Chief, G. Weir
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Robinson advised that he would be disclosing a pecuniary
interest with respect to Grant Application #01-006 contained in Report
CS-10-01.
MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-199-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on March 26, 2001 be approved.
"CARRIED"
PRESENTATION
(a) Mark Schollen, Schollen & Company Inc. 220 Duncan Mill Road,
Suite 102, Don Mills, M3B 3J5 presented the concept plan of the
Bowmanville Boat Launch Recreation Area as described in Report
PD-032-01. Mr. Schollen advised that Ihe property encompasses
approximalely 36 hectares of land bounded by Lake Road, Port Darlington
Road, Soper Creek and Lake Ontario. The soulh parcel currently supports a
boat launch and fish cleaning station which was built by CLOCA in the late
1980's. The concepl plan will create a slrong link to Ihe waterfront Irail and
focuses on development of the water area. Mr. Schollen explained the
phasing plan and indicated thai the plan will provide Ihe general public with
good access to the water, diversify the boat launch use and connecl the
municipality 10 Lake Ontario.
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(a) Joe Domitrovic, 3872 Courtice Road, Courtice, L 1 E 2L5 was present to
answer questions with respect to Report PD-033-01.
Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting.
Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington, through its General Purpose and Administration Committee,
is holding a Public Meeting for the following application:
(a) Rezoning Application
Applicant: Cornelius Derks on behalf of Haviland, Jean,
Edward and John Fennell
Part Lot 9, Concession 2, Former Town of Bowmanville
The Clerk's Department sent public notice for the rezoning application
by first class mail on or before March 19, 2001 to all property owners
within 120 metres of Ihe subject properly in accordance with the latest
municipal assessment record. In addilion, notice was also posted on the
sile prior to March 19, 2001. This notice procedure is in compliance wilh
Ontario Regulation made under the Planning Act.
(a)
Report PD-031-01 - Cornelius Derks on behalf of Haviland,
Jean, Edward and John Fennell - the purpose and effect of Ihe
application is to rezone the subject lands from "Agricultural (A)
Zone" to an appropriate zone to permit the developmenl of two
(2) single detached dwellings and four (4) semi-delached
dwelling units.
No one spoke in objection to or in support of the application.
Cornelius Derk, 344 Gothic Court, Oshawa, L 1G 7J2 advised Council
that he is in support of the recommendations contained in the report and
indicated that the proposal will improve the subjecl area.
PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
Rezoning Appl.
Cornelius Derks on
Behalf of Haviland,
Jean, Edward and
John Fennell
ZBA 2001-006
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Resolulion #GPA-200-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report PD-031-01 be received;
THAT the applicalion 10 amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of
the former Town of Newcastle, submitted by Cornelius Derks on behalf
of Haviland, Jean, Edward and John Fennell, be referred back to staff for
further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report following
Ihe receipt of the outstanding agency comments; and
THAT all inlerested parties listed in Report PD-031-01 and any
delegation be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS CONTD.
Bowmanville Boat
Launch Recreation
Area Concept Plan
PLN 16.2.4
Resolution #GPA-201-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Mayor Mullon
THAT Report PD-032-01 be received;
THAT the Concept Plan prepared by Schollen and Company Inc.
(Allachmenls 2 and 3 to Report PD-032-01), for the Bowmanville Boat Launch
Recreation Area be endorsed;
THAT implementation of the Concepl Plan as outlined in Section 4 of Report
PD-032-01 be approved;
THAT the Concept Plan be presented at a Public Informalion Centre
and that notice of this meeting be placed in the appropriate
newspapers;
THAT $250,000 from the General Municipal Reserve Fund (Account
# 111 0-195-X) be commilled as the Municipality's initial share of the
funding submission made to Ihe Waterfront Regeneration Trust for the
construction of this park;
THAT, upon approval of the project by the parties involved the
remaining Municipality's share of the funding totalling
approximately $325,000, be included in the Public Works
Department capital budget for the years 2002, and 2003;
THAT no works be undertaken until the project funding from the
SuperBuild Fund has been approved;
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to take the
necessary action to finalize the arrangemenl with 1331902 Ontario
Inc. for the temporary mainlenance of the fish cleaning station;
THAT the Public Works Department review the management
oplions, including exploring partnering opportunities with the private
sector for the managemenl, mainlenance and operation of the boat
launch and associated facilities; and
THAT Ontario Power Generation be advised of Councii's decision.
"CARRIED"
Official Plan and Resolution #GPA-202-01
Rezoning applications
Joe Domitrovic Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Trim
COPA 2001-001,
ZBA 2001-003 THAT Report PD-033-01 be received;
THAT in accordance wilh Council's direction and resolution
#GPA-278-00:
a)
Amendmenl #23 to the Clarington Official Plan as submilled by
Joe Domitrovic 10 permit the existing automolive body shop as
shown on Attachment 3 to Report PD-033-01 be approved;
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PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS CONTD.
Waterfront
Regeneration Trust
Joint Funding
Proposal to the
Ontario Supebuild
Fund
PLN 15.15
b) the necessary by-law to adopt Amendment #23 be passed and
that Amendment #23 to the Clarington Official Plan be forwarded
to the Regional Municipality of Durham and Ontario Municipal
Board for approval; and
c) Ihe rezoning applicalion as submitted by Joe Domilrovic 10
amend Zoning By-law 84-63, to permit the exisling automotive
body shop be approved and thai the appropriate by-law be
passed as shown on Atlachment 4 to Report PD-033-01.
THAT the Ontario Municipal Board and Region of Durham Planning
Department be forwarded a copy of Report PD-033-01; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-033-01 and any
delegation be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolulion #GPA-203-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-035-01 be received;
THAT Resolution #GPA-093-01 be amended and replaced with the
following;
WHEREAS Ihe Council of the Corporation of Ihe Municipality of
Clarington ('1he Municipality") has received and considered the
Governmenl of Onlario SuperBuild Corporation Sports, Culture and
Tourism Partnerships initiative Round 1 Application Guidebook;
AND WHEREAS Ihe Councii has resolved to submil a Letler of lnlenl
to the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation respecting qualification for
funding of certain projecls under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative;
AND WHEREAS Council advises that the Region of Durham is
responsible for the Municipality's compliance with the new Ministry of
Environmenl Drinking Waler Proleclion Regulation, Ontario
Regulation 459/00 made August 9, 2000 ("DWPR"), and that the
Region of Durham be requested to confirm its compliance;
AND WHEREAS Council confirms that the Municipality does not
have any outstanding public health and safety issues or projects
affecting its existing sport, recreational, cuitural and tourism facilities;
AND WHEREAS Council has been an active partner with Ihe
Walerfront Regeneration Trust in achieving the vision of a
continuous waterfront trail;
AND WHEREAS Council supports the initiatives of the Waterfront
Regeneration Trust, and has adopted the nine principles for
Claringlon's waterfront, which is clean, green, connected, open,
accessible, useable, diverse, affordable and attractive;
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PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS CONTD.
Springfields
Subdivision
40M-1709
AND WHEREAS the Waterfront Regeneration Trust is seeking
partners in their submission to the Ontario SuperBuild Fund for
projects along the Waterfronl Greenway;
AND WHEREAS Council has undertaken several land acquisition
initiatives and developed concept plans for waterfront lands and
linking valleylands;
AND WHEREAS Council has made this resolution on the
understanding Ihat the recitals set out herein will be relied upon by
the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation in considering the Project
application for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initialive;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of Clarington
advise Ihe Waterfronl Regeneration Trusl of its intent to partner with
the Waterfront Regeneration Trust in its submission for funding for
projects within the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area, the Bowmanville
Boat Launch Recreation Area and the adjoining Bowmanville Creek
Valley; and
THAT Staff be authorized to develop detailed project proposals and any
other steps necessary for submission of the projects for consideration;
and
THAT all inlerested parties lisled in Report PD-035-01 and any
delegation be advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
Resolulion #GPA-204-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Mayor Mullan
THAT Report WD-16-01 be received;
THAT the Direclor of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for Ihe Roads and Above Ground Services, which include
final stage roads and other related Works, constructed wilhin Plan
40M-1709; and
THAT the by-laws allached to Report WD-16-01, assuming the slreets
and blocks within Plan 40M-17-0 as Public Highways be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
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. OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
Pre-Service
Firefighler Educalion
and Training
Model and Program
Resolution #GPA-205-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report FD-06-01 be received;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington Emergency Services participate in
the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Model and Program;
and
THAT, once legal counsel has reviewed the Memorandum of
Underslanding attached to Report FD-06-01, it be approved and signed.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Rowe chaired Ihis portion of the meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS
2001 Municipal
Grants
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Big Brothers
and Sislers of
Clarington
Clarington East
Food Bank
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Resolulion #GPA-206-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report CS-1 0-01 be received;
THAT Council consider all submilled grant requests; and
THAT all requested funds exceeding the $5,000.00 limit be referred
to the Municipal budget process; and
THAT all applicants be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
(SEE FOLLOWING MOTIONS)
Resolulion #GPA-207-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Application #01-001 - Big Brolhers and Sisters of Clarington be
approved for a grant in the amount of $2,500.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-208-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Application #01-002 - Claringlon Easl Food Bank be approved for
a grant in Ihe amount of $1,500.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS CONT'D.
Orono
Horticultural
Society and
Newcastle
Horticultural
Society
Orono
Amateur Athletic
Associalion Inc.
Durham
Central Agricultural
Society
Milchell's
Corners
Park
Courlice Park
Baseball and
Sollball
Association
Resolution #GPA-209-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Mayor Mutton
THAT Applicalion #01-003 - Orono Horticultural Society and Application
#01-005 - Newcastle Horticultural Sociely be approved for a grant in the
amount of $350., each.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-21 0-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Application #01-004 - Orono Amateur Athletic Association Inc. be
approved for a grant in the amount of $2,500.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Robinson slated a declaration of pecuniary interest with
respect 10 the Grant Applicalion submitted by Durham Central
Agricultural Sociely; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and
voting on the subject matter. Councillor Robinson indicated thai he is a
Board Member of the Durham Central Agricultural Society.
Resolution #GPA-211-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Application #01-006 - Durham Central Agricullural Society be
approved for a grant in the amount of $1 ,500.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-212-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Mayor Mutton
THAT Application #01-007 - Mitchell's Corners Park be approved for a
grant in the amount of $1 ,500.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-213-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Application #01-008 - Courtice Park Baseball and Sollball
Associalion be approved for a grant in Ihe amounl of $1,500.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS CONTD.
Bowmanville
Santa Claus
Parade
Ecology Gardenl
Bowmanville
Community
Organic Garden
Newcastle Village
& District Historical
Society
Bowmanville
United Soccer
Club and
Courtice Soccer
Association
Bethesda
House
Newcastle
Family Connection
Resolution #GPA-214-01
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Application #01-009 - Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade be
approved for a grant in the amount of $2,000.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-215-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Application #01-010 - Ecology Garden/Bowmanville Community
Organic Garden be approved for a grant in the amount of $350.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-216-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Application #01-011 - Newcastle Village & District Hislorical
Society be approved for a grant in the amount of $750.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-217-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Application #01-012 - Bowmanville United Soccer Club and
Applicalion #01-021 - Courtice Soccer Association be approved for a
grant in the amount of $1,500., each.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-218-01
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Applicalion #01-013 - Bethesda House be approved for a grant in
the amount of $5,000.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-219-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Applicalion #01-014 - Newcastle Family Connection be approved
for a grant in Ihe amount of $5,000.
"MOTION LOST"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS CONTD.
Newcastle
Family Connection
Bowmanville
Figure Skating
Club,
Newcastle Figure
Skating Club,
Clarington Swim Club
and Orono Figure
Skating Club
Clarington
Gymnastics
Academy
Durham Region
Parents of Multiple
Births Association
7'" Bowmanville
Scout Troop
Msgr. Leo Cleary
Elementary School
Parent Council
Resolution #GPA-220-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Application #01-014 - Newcastle Family Connection be approved
for a grant in the amount of $1 ,000.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-221-01
Moved by Councillor Ping Ie, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Application #01-015 - Bowmanville Figure Skating Club,
Applicalion #01-016 - Newcastle Skating Club, Application #01-018 -
Clarington Swim Club and Applicalion #01-020 - Orono Figure Skating
Club be approved for a grant in Ihe amount of $1,500., each.
"CARRIED"
Resolulion #GPA-222-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Application #01-017 - Claringlon Gymnastics Academy be
denied.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-223-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Application #01-019 - Durham Region Parents of Mulliple Birlhs
Associalion be denied.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-224-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Application #01-022 _7'" Bowmanville Scout Troop be denied.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-225-01
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Application #01-023 - Msgr. Leo Cleary Elementary School
Parenl Council be denied.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS CONT'D.
Good Shepherd
Catholic School
Clarington Green
Gaels Lacrosse
Clarington Orioles
Baseball Club,
Bowmanvillel
Newcastle Baseball
Associalion
Friends of
Second Marsh
Friends of
Second Marsh
Tyrone Alhletic
Association
Resolution #GPA-226-01
Moved by Councillor MacArlhur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Application #01-024 - Good Shepherd Catholic School be
approved for a grant in the amount of $700.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-227-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Application #01-025 - Clarington Green Gaels Lacrosse be
approved for a grant in the amount of $1 ,500.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-228-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Application #01-026 - Claringlon Orioles Baseball Club and
Application #01-029 - Bowmanville/Newcastle Baseball Association be
approved for a grant in the amount of $1,500., each.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-229-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Application #01-027 - Friends of Second Marsh be approved for a
granl in the amount of $500.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #GPA-230-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Application #01-027 - Friends of Second Marsh be approved for a
grant in the amount of $2,000.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-231-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Application #01-028 - Tyrone Athletic Association be approved for
a grant in the amounl of $2,000.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS CONT'D.
Hampton
United Church
Clarington
Community Carel
Newcastle Community
Hall and
Clarington Older
Adult Association
2001 March
Break
Extravaganza
Clarington
Agricultural Advisory
Committee
Resolution #GPA-232-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Application #01-030 - Hampton United Church be denied.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-233-01
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Application #01-031- Clarington Communily Care, Applicalion
#01-032 - Newcaslle Community Hall and Application #01-033-
Clarington Older Adulls Association be approved for a grant in the amount
of $5,000., each with the amounts remaining being referred to
consideration of the operating budget.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-234-01
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Committee recess for 10 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 11 :00 a.m.
Resolution #GPA-235-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CS-11-01 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolulion #GPA-236-01
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report CD-21-01 be received;
THAT the membership of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee
be expanded to 10 agricultural representatives for Ihis firsllerm of the
Committee;
THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Commiltee as the
agricultural representatives;
Tom Barrie
Gerald W. Brown
Dave Davidson
Bill Devries
William J. Hasiuk
Gary Jeffery
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 3
Ward 2
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COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS CONTD.
Heritage
Designations
John Vaneyk
W. Edward "Ted" Watson-
Albert Werry
Arnot Wotten
Ward 3
Ward 2
Ward 2
Ward 1
THAT Bert deWitt be appointed to the Committee as the Durham Region
Federation of Agriculture representative; and
THAT all applicants be advised of Council's decision and thanked for
their interest in this endeavour.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-237-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report CD-22-01 be received;
THAT the by-laws to designate 5161 Main Street, Orono, 5277 Main
Street Orono, 3335 Lambs Road, Bowmanville and 4525 Concession
Road 5, Newtonville as heritage properties be forwarded to Council; and
THAT the Clerk be authorized 10 carry out all actions necessary to
complete the process of property designation pursuant to Ihe Onlario
Heritage Acl, R.S.O. 1990, c.0.18 and detailed within Report CD-22-01.
"CARRIED"
CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS
Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
ADMINISTRATION
Joint Governance
Study of Brock,
Clarington, Scugog
and Uxbridge
There were no reports considered under Ihis section of the agenda.
Resolution #GPA-238-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report ADMIN-06-01 be received;
THAT the recommendations contained in the Reports of the five Sub-
committees for Ihe purposes of further discussions and refinements with
the municipalities of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge be endorsed; and
THAT the Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge be advised of
Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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ADMINISTRATION CONTD.
Declaration of
Surplus property
RE 3.1
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
Principles of
Understanding
Blue Circle Cement
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #GPA-239-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report ADMIN-09-01 be received; and
THAT the property identified as Part 1, 40R-19752, Part Lot 8,
Concession 1, former Town of Bowmanville, be declared surplus and
offered for sale.
"CARRIED"
There were no items considered under this section of the agenda.
The Report of the Solicitor with respect to an amendmenl to Principles
of Understanding with Blue Circle Cement was wilhdrawn from the
agenda.
Councillor Rowe, on behalf of Friends of Second Marsh, presenled a
plaque and certificates to Mayor Mutton and 10 Ihe Public Works and
Planning and Developmenl Department for recognilion of the work the
Municipality has done in respect to wetlands conservation.
Resolulion #GPA-240-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11 :17 a.m.
MAYOR
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