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DATE: NOVEMBER 23, 1998
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on November 9, 1998.
PRESENTATION
1. All Ontario 'E' Midget Baseball Champions;
2. All Ontario 'E' Pee Wee Baseball Champions;
3. All Ontario O.M.H.A. Pee Wee Hockey Champions; and
4. Presentation at "closed" meeting re: Confidential Report ADMIN- 15 -9 8.
DELEGATIONS
1. Wendy Orton, Executive Director, The Community Foundation of Durham
Region;
2. Sharon Steele, 4443 Highway #2, Newtonville, LOA I JO — Hunting Activities
(Correspondence Item D — 7); and
3. Terri McCabe and Dianna Eastwood, Clarington Community Resource Centre,
132 Church Street, B owmanville, L I C I T5 — Update on the Activities of the
Clarington Community Resource Centre.
COMMUNICATIONS
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
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Council Agenda - 2 - November 23, 1998
REPORTS
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of November 16, 1998;
2. Confidential Report TR -86 -98 — Property Matter; and
3. Report CD -64 -98 — Job Description of Chief Administrative Officer (To be
distributed under separate cover).
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Confidential Report ADMIN -15 -98 — Personnel Matter.
BY -LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
(a) Regional Update
(b) Committee /Boards Update
BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
NOVEMBER 23,1998
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
1— 1 David Lindsay, President and CEO, Ontario Jobs and Investment Board, advising
that as part of the Ontario Jobs and Investment Board's ongoing work to develop
a long term economic vision and strategies to take Ontario into the next century,
three papers have been prepared to focus public discussion on key areas of our
economy. These papers are entitled, Preparing People for Tomorrow's Jobs,
Creating Infrastructure for Growth and Competitiveness and Creating an
Innovation Culture. They are also helping focus discussion at the seven
Premier's Conferences on Jobs and Prosperity held around the Province in
October and November. The papers are available in the Clerk's Department.
(Receive for Information)
1-2 Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario, advising that legislation was introduced to restore Workplace Safety and
Insurance Board (WSIB) benefits for volunteers and to correct the benefit
problems presented by Bill 99. Bill 99, which was passed in 1997, reduced the
benefits for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance brigades should they
become injured in the line of duty. That legislation has proven to be a
disincentive for volunteerism. A Private Member's Bill has been introduced to
amend the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act in order to rectify the benefit
problems created by Bill 99. AMO has been working with the Office of the
Ontario Fire Marshall and the ministries of the Solicitor General and Labour on
this issue. AMO will review the Bill to ensure that it fully corrects the situation
created by Bill 99, and that it provides the clarity that municipalities are looking
for. The Association will be approaching the opposition parties to seek their
support in approving the legislation quickly, should the Bill meet the needs.
(Receive for Information)
1-3 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, forwarding a
copy of Report 98 -W -106, regarding traffic operational concerns in the vicinity of
the King Street and Townline Road intersection at the Oshawa/Clarington border.
She advises that the Works Committee considered the matter and at a meeting
held on November 4, 1998, Council adopted the following recommendations of
the Committee:
"a) THAT a by -law in the form attached to Report #98 -W -106 of the
Commissioner of Works be approved to amend the Regional
Traffic and Parking By -law No. 5 -96 to extend the 50 knilh posted
speed limit on Townline Road (Regional Road No. 55), north of
Highway No. 2 to Nash Road;
Summary of Correspondence - 2 - November 23, 1998
b) THAT staff enter into discussions with the Municipality of
Clarington and landowners to pursue remedial solutions to improve
the traffic operation problems along Townline Road and Highway
No. 2 including the feasibility of partial and full median closures;
and
C) THAT a copy of Report #98 -W -106 of the Commissioner of
Works be forwarded to the Municipality of Clarington for
information."
(Receive for Information)
I — 4 Minutes of meetings of the Hunting Committee held on October 29 and
November 12, 1998. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the summary.)
(Receive for Information)
1-5 Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee held on October 20, 1998. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the
summary.)
(Receive for Information)
1-6 Marjory Morden, Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, forwarding a copy of a report on
the position statement of the Council of the Town of Caledon regarding Bill 56,
The Greater Toronto Services Board Act. (A copy of the correspondence is
attached to the summary.)
(Receive for Information)
I — 7 Betty Khattab, Area Coordinator, Oshawa/Courtice Campaign, Ontario March of
Dimes, advising of their annual door -to -door campaign across the province
throughout the month of January.
(Receive for Information)
I — 8 Pat Crimmins, Committee Coordinator /Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of
Halton, advising of a resolution endorsed by the Regional Municipality of Halton
as follows:
"THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to provide more detailed
information regarding the costs and services as they pertain to WDW
invoices to that municipalities can determine whether invoiced amounts
are accurate and apportionments have been undertaken correctly;
THAT the Region of Halton supports the similar resolution passed by the
Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham;
Summary of Correspondence -3 - November 23, 1998
THAT the Province of Ontario provide municipalities with 1999 cost
estimates and apportionment shares for all WDW services before
January 15, 1999, so that work on municipal budgets can proceed;
THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the
Minister of Finance, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
Halton Area MPPs and all GTA municipalities."
(Receive for Information)
1-9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, forwarding a
copy of Joint Report No. 98 -J -18, Bill 56, An Act to Establish the Greater
Toronto Services Board and the Greater Toronto Transit Authority, 1998. She
also advised that the Committee of the Whole of the Regional Council considered
the matter and at a meeting held on November 4, 1998, adopted the following
recommendations:
"a) THAT the Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, be advised that the Region of Durham does not
support the establislunent of a Greater Toronto Services Board for
a number of reasons, including:
(i) it is an unnecessary duplication of existing co- ordinating
organizations and structures within the GTA;
(ii) it lacks the necessary and direct involvement of the
Province to effectively address GTA -wide issues such as
the transportation and transit systems;
(iii) it undermines the responsibility of GTA municipalities to
prioritize and deliver essential services to meet local needs;
(iv) it would result in higher servicing costs for Durham
residents and landowners;
(v) it would result in decision - malting which is less accessible
and accountable to residents and taxpayers of Durham
Region;
(vi) it would completely neglect the agricultural sector of the
GTA; and
(vii) it is so open -ended in its wording as to allow the future
strategies to be completely subservient to the largest
municipality.
Sununary of Correspondence - 4 - November 23, 1998
b) THAT the Province place a moratorium on further provincially
initiated municipal change and restructuring proposals, including
the proposed establishment of the Greater Toronto Services Board,
to allow municipalities time to deal with recent provincial
initiatives;
C) THAT Durham's position is that a forced amalgamation of all the
municipalities within Durham Region into a single tier city, similar
to the previous action to create the new City of Toronto, is the
worst restructuring scenario possible for Durham;
d) THAT Joint Report #98 -J -18 be endorsed as the Region of
Durham's submission to the Standing Committee on General
Government on Bill 56, An Act to establish the Greater Toronto
Services Board and the Greater Toronto Transit Authority;
e) THAT the Regional Chair present the Region of Durham's
submission to the Standing Committee on General Government;
and
f) THAT a copy of Joint Report No. 98 -J -18 be forwarded to the
Honourable Mike Harris, the Honourable Al Leach, all Durham
MPP's, Mr. Alan Tonks, Moderator for GTSB Legislative Review,
the Area Municipalities in Durham Region, and the Regions within
the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton - Wentworth." (A copy of
the report is available in the Clerk's Department).
(Receive for Information)
1-10 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on
October 14, 1998. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the summary.)
(Receive for Information)
I — 11 Minutes of a meeting of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority held on
October 15, 1998. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the summary.)
(Receive for Information)
Summary of Correspondence - 5 - November 23, 1998
1-12 Norm Leigh, Manager of Business Development, Advisor to DFFMA Board,
Regional Municipality of Durham, on behalf of the Durham Farm Fresh
Marketing Association, extending an invitation to Mayor and Members of
Council to attend their General Meeting and Workshop on Monday,
November 30, 1998, in the Main Boardroom, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs, 70 Van Edward Drive, Unit 1, Port Perry, Ontario. Guest
speaker will be Laura Hughes on the topic of Marketing. Anyone wishing to
attend please confirm with his office at (905) 723 -0023 or 1- 800 - 706 -9857.
(Receive for Information)
1-13 William Jenkins, Director, Corporate Affairs, GO Transit, advising that GO
Transit will soon begin faxing all their customer bulletins and news releases as
they are issued. He hopes that all municipalities will find this service useful and
that any pertinent information will be brought forward to Council and appropriate
staff. He advised that many of their bulletins are issued only to specific groups of
passengers or parts of their network, and while most news releases go to all media
in their area, some are also targeted for specific events or announcements, and
advised that we will get them all. He welcomes any comments about this new
service.
(Receive for Information)
1-14 Correspondence received from the Ministry of the Solicitor General and
Correctional Services, forwarding an Identification and Designation Guide, along
with copies of the relevant legislation and regulations regarding Safety Zones.
The Ontario Government has passed amendments to the Highway Traffic Act to
allow for the establishment of Community Safety Zones. The responsibility of
identifying and designating these zones rests with municipalities who now have
the authority to pass the relevant by -laws. The Ontario Government has the
authority to designate parts of the King's Highways as Community Safety Zones.
(A copy of the Identification and Designation Guide is available in the Clerk's
Department.)
(Receive for Information)
I — 15 Minutes of a meeting of the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations
Committee held on October 19, 1998. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the
summary.)
(Receive for Information)
Summary of Correspondence - 6 - November 23, 1998
1-16 Media Release received from the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, advising of
their sale of 100 small paintings November 13 — December 13 — Reception:
Friday, November 20, 6 — 9 p.m. Artists connected with the Visual Arts Centre
are invited to participate in this annual event and as usual, the reception on Friday
night is a special time for collectors since all pieces in the show are sold at a
discount of 10% - an early present from the artists and the centre. While the show
is on until December 12, the discount applies on Yuletide Friday night only.
Admission is free.
(Receive for Information)
1-17 News Release received from the Minister of Long -Term Care with responsibility
for Seniors regarding the International Year of Older Persons (IYOP) 1999, and
forwarding a Community Kit prepared by the Canada IYOP Coordinating
Committee (a federal, provincial, and territorial coordinating body) with
suggestions for activities and projects communities may undertake as well as tips
on publicizing events. The kit also contains interesting facts about Canadian
seniors. Under the Community Partnership Projects Program, each constituency
in the province will receive $20,000 in special funding to plan local or regional
projects, events and activities to take place between January 1 and December 31,
1999. Projects are to reflect the year's intergenerational theme, "Ontario, a
province for all ages." Communities will be expected to contribute to each
project by providing at least 15 percent of the project's cost in funding or in kind
contributions. (The kit is available in the Cleric's Department.)
(Receive for Information)
1-18 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, forwarding a
copy of Report #98 -F -76, Provincial Announcement to Limit Tax Increases for
Commercial and Industrial Taxpayers. She advises that the Finance Committee
considered the matter and at a meeting held on November 4, 1998, Regional
Council adopted the following recommendations of the Committee:
"a) THAT the Minister of Finance, prior to the introduction of the
proposed legislation on limiting property tax increases for
Commercial and Industrial Properties, be requested to:
i) Establish a consultative process directly with municipalities
through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and
the Municipal Finance Officers' Association.
ii) Provide immediate assistance to correct any 1997
assessment data problems which may be used to establish a
cap on 1998 property taxes.
Summary of Correspondence - 7 - November 23, 1998
iii) Exclude from the proposed legislation, the capping of
increases for properties which are subject to payments -in-
lieu of taxation.
iv) Defer until February 15, 1999, the payment of 20% to the
Province of Ontario by the area municipalities of the total
1998 education taxes due to the Province which is
equivalent to the amount of tax collections potentially
delayed as a result of the capping provisions for industrial
and commercial properties;
and /or the Province pay the amount of the tax collections
delayed as a result of the announced capping by the
Province for industrial and commercial;
and /or be allowed to reduce an amount equal to the lost tax
revenue from any future bills received from the Province.
v) Reduce the downloaded services to the Region of Durham
as a means of providing tax assistance to small business.
vi) Municipalities be allowed the opportunity to give an
alternative to the government for approval that keeps the
concept of Current Value Assessment in sight and complete
over a four year time period.
b) THAT the Minister of Finance be requested to:
i) Establish a consultative process directly with municipalities
to assist in the implementation of the Ontario Fair
Assessment System for 1999.
ii) Review the definitions, in consultation with municipalities,
for the multi- residential, shopping centre and large
industrial property classes to determine more appropriate
thresholds for eligible properties.
iii) Reimburse the Region and its Area Municipalities, not only
for the direct costs of issuing tax bills, but also the cost of
staff review, implementation, computer costs, customer
service and interest on delayed cash flow.
Surmnary of Correspondence - 8 - November 23, 1998
C) THAT the Finance Department be authorized to draw on the
Provincial Initiatives Budget up to the amount of $75,000.00 for
the costs necessary to review and implement the proposed new
Provincial capping legislation; and
d) THAT a copy of Report #98 -F -76 of the Commissioner of Finance
be forwarded to the local municipalities, the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, AMO, the Municipal Finance Officers'
Association, the Durham MPP's, Durham Chamber of Commerces,
Board of Trade, Durham Region Manufacturing Association
(DRMA), Durham Region Economic Development Advisory
Committee (DREDAC), Chair of the Management Board and the
Leaders of the two Opposition Parties."
(Receive for Information)
1-19 Interoffice Memorandum received from John Presta, Engineering Planning &
Studies, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising of a Notice for the Public
Information Centre, Class Environmental Assessment for Additional Water
Pollution Control Plant Capacity for Whitby, Oshawa and Courtice. The Notice
will appear in the area newspapers and will be mailed to the residents witihin the
study area. The Information Centre will be held on Thursday, November 26,
1998, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Mother Theresa Separate School, 78 Glen Abbey
Drive, Courtice. Staff of the Region of Durham and their consultant, Totten Sims
Hubicki Associates, will be available to answer questions and discuss the project
with members of the public.
(Receive for Information)
I — 20 News Release received from the Atomic Energy Control Board advising of recent
announcements of licensing decisions. (A copy of the correspondence is attached
to the summary.)
(Receive for Information)
1-21 The Rural Review received from the Rural Ontario Municipal Association
advising of various news items and also advising of the Rural Ontario Municipal
Association Annual Conference to be held Sunday, February 7, 1999 —
Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto. Conference
Registration Forms are available in the Clerk's Department. (A copy of the
correspondence is attached to the summary.)
(Receive for Information)
Summary of Correspondence - 9 - November 23, 1998
1-22 Charles Harnick, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Native Affairs
advising of his appreciation regarding the response generated by his invitation of
July 24, 1998, for submissions to take on the Provincial Offences Act (POA)
transfer. He advised that when they started work on this initiative, he said the
POA transfer would be a municipally designed process. In both informal and
formal consultations over the past two years, municipalities have given them
thoughtful recommendations and suggestions. As a direct result of these
consultations, the POA transfer will begin with demonstration sites. He advises
that the Ministry of the Attorney General will work with seven demonstration
sites, representing about 50 municipalities.
(Receive for Information)
1-23 Peter Gregg, Special Assistant — Ontario, Office of the Minister of Transport,
thanking the Municipality of Clarington for the correspondence dated October 14,
1998, to The Honourable David M. Collenette, Minister of Transport regarding
low -flying aircraft using the Halminen Airstrip. He advised that a review of
departmental files has not revealed any accidents or incidents reported to or
investigated by Transport Canada with regard to the Halminen Airstrip. He
advised that Regional officials would be pleased to investigate the alleged
violations; however, they will require more detailed information than that
provided in the Municipality's letter. In the interim, officials from the System
Safety division will attempt to contact both the municipality and the airport
operator and will visit the airstrip to determine whether there are any safety issues
that need to be addressed by Transport Canada.
(Receive for Information)
1-24 Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario advising of the final recommendations of the Provincially appointed
Social Housing Committee. AMO's Task Force will be meeting to review the
final report's recommendations and determine the implications for the municipal
sector as well as any follow -up comments to the Province. AMO will continue to
press the federal government to start negotiating a new federal /provincial
agreement.
(Receive for Information)
1-25 Michelle Rypstra, President, Ontario Non - Profit Housing Association (ONPHA),
Durham Region Non - Profit Housing Corp., advising of the recent media stories
regarding serious allegations about non - profit housing's use of public funds. A
series of articles appearing in the Toronto Sun described four non - profit housing
projects undergoing criminal investigations. The Toronto Sun, along with other
media outlets, also described non - profit housing as a' $5 billion boondoggle." (A
copy of the correspondence is attached to the summary.)
(Receive for Information)
Summary of Correspondence _10- November 23, 1998
I — 26 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, advising that he would be interested in
participating in the round table session with regards to Clarington's economic
game plan. He would like to be advised if there is an opportunity in this or any
forum for him to participate.
(Receive for Information)
1-27 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, thanking the municipality for providing
him with a copy of the resolution passed by the Municipality of Clarington on
September 14, 1998, on transportation and GO transit funding issues in the GTA.
He advised that he has written to The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of
Transportation and The Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing about the Municipality's concerns and believes that it is important to
ensure fair rates and accessibility to GO transit for his constituents. He advised
that as soon as he hears from the Ministers, he will advise the Municipality of
their response.
(Receive for Information)
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D — 1 June Hunter, President, Association of Hospital Volunteers - Bowmanville,
Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, requesting proclamation of May 14, 1998, as
Association of Hospital Volunteers — Bowmanville Tag Day.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D-2 Maureen A. McCauley, President - Elect, Ontario Chapter, Canadian Public Works
Association — American Public Works Association, advising of the 1998 Public
Works Week Award. She advised that in order to celebrate Public Works and the
contribution it makes to our communities, the third week of May has been
declared as "National Public Works Week" across North America for the last 35
years. The Ontario Chapter of APWA strongly supports this initiative and
encourages municipalities, large and small, to undertake activities during this
week which will raise the profile of Public Works. A competition is held by the
Chapter each year for the best program undertaken by a municipality. She is
seeking submissions for the 1998 competition for the best program undertaken by
a municipality. The Bruce Brunton trophy is awarded to the municipality with the
most exciting and enthusiastic program. All entries must be received by
December 18, 1998. The winner of the 1998 competition will be announced at
the Chapter's 1999 Annual General Meeting, January 21, 1999.
(Refer to Public Works)
Summary of Correspondence - 11 - November 23, 1998
D — 3 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, forwarding a
copy of Report 98- MOH -35, Land Ambulance Services, and advising that at a
meeting held on November 4, 1998, Regional Council adopted the following
recommendations of the Committee:
"a) THAT the Minister of Health be requested to postpone the
amalgamation of the Oshawa and Lindsay Central Ambulance
Communications Centres until the Durham, Halton and York
Regions' Land Ambulance Services Review is completed and
Council has had sufficient time to fully consider its options with
respect to ambulance communications, including their implications
for the delivery of land ambulance services;
b) THAT the Health and Social Services Committee be authorized to
review and release the Land Ambulance Services Review
discussion paper and to lead the public consultation process;
C) THAT a copy of the resolution and Report 998- MOH -35 be
forwarded to all Durham, Halton and York municipalities
requesting their endorsement and support; and
c) THAT a copy of the resolution and Report #98- MOH -35 be
forwarded to The Honourable Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario,
The Honourable Elizabeth Witmer, Minister of Health and all
Durham M.P.P.'s."
(Motion for Direction)
D — 4 Mary Ellen Greb, Deputy Cleric- Treasurer, Township of South -West Oxford,
advising of a resolution passed by the Township of South -West Oxford regarding
the Compensation for Volunteer Firefighters as follows:
"WHEREAS South -West Oxford Township Council is concerned about
the impact of changes under the new Workplace Safety and Insurance Act,
including the potential for large numbers of volunteer fire fighters leaving
their fire department;
THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South -
West Oxford requests the Provincial Government to re- instate
compensation for volunteer firefighters on the same basis as it was under
the former Workers Compensation Act and not as provided for under the
new Workplace Safety and Insurance Act."
(Motion to endorse as Council previously
endorsed Simcoe County's Resolution regarding
the same matter)
Summary of Correspondence -12- November 23, 1998
D-5 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, advising that 1999 is the United Nations
Year of the Older Person (IYOP). He is certain that most levels of government
will wish to join forces in this important celebration. He advises that the Province
of Ontario has asked all 130 MPP's to work within their constituency to find a
forum to celebrate the IYOP. His office will act as a response for this project and
looks forward to a response on this matter.
(Motion for Direction)
D-6 June Laforet, 6 Kingsview Court, Courtice, LIE 1E6, expressing her frustrations
regarding a parking ticket received by her son for overnight parking. She realizes
that emergency vehicles and snow removal equipment must move freely in her
area, but at the same time, there is a need among residents for additional overnight
parking, at least on an occasional basis. She suggests parking be allowed on one
side of the street during alternating months. This would allow emergency and
snow removal vehicles easier access to all residences while allowing overnight
parking to those who need it. Any overflow of cars can be moved to another
street in the neighbourhood. She feels that the implementation of this would
simply involve posting the necessary signs. She advised that this method is
already being used in other municipalities, and is very effective for all concerned.
The second solution involves a voucher system, whereby each residence is issued
a numbered sticker that is to be left visible in or on the vehicle that is parked on
the road. Additional vouchers could be purchased from the Region for a nominal
fee should the need arise. She feels that while this method could lessen the
problem, there are a number of details that would have to be detailed. It is her
hope that her concerns will be addressed quickly, as the coming winter could pose
a problem for any people.
(Motion to forward a copy of Report PD- 105 -98
and to refer to Planning and Development and
Public Works for consideration in conjunction with
this matter)
D-7 Sharon Steele, 4443 Highway #2, Newtonville, LOA 1 JO, forwarding a petition
regarding safety concerns with hunting adjacent to Newtonville Public School.
She emphasized that this is not an anti - hunting issue, but a safety issue. She
advised that to the best of their knowledge, a 100m setback is inadequate. For
shotguns, a distance of 500 metres might be more realistic. This, however, is a
complex determination that they are admittedly unqualified to make. She is
requesting that Council establish a by -law to create a safe no hunting set back
around school and similar public areas that are not covered under the current by-
laws, and that the above mentioned setback be greater than t 0Om. (A copy of the
correspondence is attached to the summary.)
(Refer to Hunting Committee)
SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS
NOVEMBER 23,1998
BY -LAWS
98 -169 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By -law of the former Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Syvan
Developments) (Item #2 of Report #1);
98 -170 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Escom Software Services Ltd. For the
Community Services Recreation Software Program (Item #7 of Report
#1);
98 -171 being a by -law to establish the position and to define and determine the
duties and responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer and to
repeal By -laws 85 -23 and 88 -145 (Report CD- 64 -98); and
98 -172 being a by -law to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer and to repeal
By -law 98 -163, a by -law to appoint an Acting Chief Administrative
Officer (Report CD- 64 -98).
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 23, 1998 - 7:00 P.M
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: NOVEMBER 23, 1998
TIME: 5:30 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The special meeting of Council is being held to discuss Low -Level Radioactive Waste
Management Sites. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Alex Shepherd will be in attendance.
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
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DATE: NOVEMBER 23, 1998
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on November 9, 1998.
PRESENTATION.
1. All Ontario `E' Midget Baseball Champions;
2. All Ontario `E' Pee Wee Baseball Champions;
3. All Ontario O.M.H.A. Pee Wee Hockey Champions; and
4. Presentation at "closed" meeting re: Confidential Report ADMIN -15-98.
DELEGATIONS
I. Wendy Orton, Executive Director, The ComnTTmity Foundation of Durham
Region;
2. Sharon Steele, 4443 Highway 92, Newtonville, LOA 1JO — Hunting Activities
(Correspondence Item D — 7); and
3, Terri McCabe and Dianna Eastwood, Clarington Community Resource Centre,
132 Church Street, Bowmanville, LIC 1T5 — Update on the Activities of the
Clarington Community Resource Centre.
COMMUNICATIONS
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Council Agenda - 2 - November 23, 1998
REPORTS
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of November 16, 1998;
2. Confidential Report TR -86-98 — Property Matter; and
3. Report CD -64-98 — Job Description of Chief Administrative Officer (To be
distributed under separate cover).
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Confidential Report ADMIN -15-98 — Personnel Matter.
BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
(a) Regional Update
(b) Committee/Boards Update
BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
Council Minutes
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, November 9, 1998, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
PRAYERS Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
November 9, 1998
A minute of silence was observed in recognition of Remembrance Day.
Present Were: Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor J. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Also Present: Acting Chief Administrative Officer, M. Marano
Director of Community Services, L Caruana (attended until 7:53 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 7:53 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Divisional Manager, Fire Department, G. Weir (attended until 7:53 p.m.)
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (attended until 7:53 p.m.)
Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Schell indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary
interest with respect to Correspondence Item I-11.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Resolution #C-802-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 26,
1998, be corrected on page 27 by deleting the name "Irene Lynch" and
replacing it with the name "Irene Rinch"; and
THAT the minutes, as corrected, be approved.
"CARRIED"
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Fire Chief Mike Creighton introduced Gord Weir to the Members of
Council. Mr. Weir has recently been promoted from within the Fire
Department to the position of Division Manager.
Dennis Whalley, 51 Birchfield Drive, Courtice, LIE 1M9 addressed
Council with respect to the municipality's fencing by-law. He indicated
that he presently has an 8 foot fence around his property which he has
been informed is in contravention to the by-law. For personal reasons, he
wishes to keep the fence at this height.
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Resolution #C-803-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved,
with the exception of Items 1-7,1-11,1-12,1-14 and I-21.
I — 1 Mike Rostetter, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, Town of Port
Hope, advising The Honourable R. Goodale, Minister of Natural
Resources Canada, of a resolution passed by the Corporation of the Town
of Port Hope as follows:
"WHEREAS the Minister of Natural Resources Canada is
interested in reviewing options for local waste management of
low-level radioactive waste and is prepared to fund such studies;
AND WHEREAS Hope Township has recently completed such a
study which addressed waste management at the Welcome site and
which recommends storage of only the Hope Township wastes at
the site;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Port Hope
prepare a study of low-level radioactive waste management at sites
within its municipal boundaries and that the conceptual designs be
such that surface radiation be indistinguishable from background,
that passive barriers such as rip rap, plantings, etc., rather than
fencing be used as required, that the site be suitable for
recreational, tourism, cultural or other such uses which are
compatible with current and future development and which
maintain or enhance property values at and near the site;
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AND FURTHERMORE THAT Port Hope retain the services of
technical and land use specialists, paid for by Natural Resources
Canada, to prepare such designs, making use of existing reports
including the one recently completed by Hope Township;
AND FURTHERMORE THAT this study does not preclude the
possibility of Port Hope LLRW being stored at sites outside Pon
Hope Municipal boundaries."
(Received for Information)
1-2 Jim Sellan, Property Manager, Lafarge Canada Inc., thanking Members of
Council who attended a tour of Clarington's Aggregate Operations on
October 3, 1998. He advised that he hoped that the discussions that took
place as a result of visiting the sites were informative to Members of
Council. The debate as to managing non-renewable aggregate resources iiK-
taking place at the local, regional and provincial levels of government.
Wise management of our aggregate resources, as an interim land use,
requires that the resource be protected for future use. Currently, most
aggregate producers in Clarington are members of the APAO, and are
committed to operating in an environmentally sensitive manner within ffie
framework of sustainable development.
(Received for Information)
I — 3 Gary Proctor, Production Superintendent Sand & Gravel, Dufferin
Aggregates, thanking Members of Council who attended a tour of
Clarington's Aggregate Operations on October 3, 1998. He stated that be
found the discussions informative to both producers and Councillors alike.
He also stated that he was very pleased to have the Ontario Aggregate
Resources Corporation join them for lunch to deliver the cheque to
Councillor Troy Young for the Municipality of Clarington licence fees -.or
1997. He stated that Clarington continues to be an important market
source for aggregates in the Greater Toronto Area and will continue to
grow as traditional supply areas closer to the GTA markets are depleted.
Dufferin Aggregates is proud to be a major operation in the municipality .
(Received for Information)
1-4 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority held on October 6, 1998.
(Received for Information)
I — 5 Minutes of a meeting of the Clarington Museum & Archives held on
October 6, 1998.
(Received for Information)
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1-6 Evelyn Jurgens, Clerk/Acting CAO, Township of King, advising
The Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, of a resolution passed by
the Township of King as follows:
"WHEREAS the government of Ontario has not responded to the
tax and assessment crisis on main streets and across the GTA and
Ontario;
AND WHEREAS time is running out for a solution to be found for
1998;
AND unless the government responds to this crisis with a
commitment to address both this year's and future years tax and
assessment issues by October 31, 1998;
NOW THEREFORE BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
THAT the Mayors and Regional Chairs will hold a press
conference on the steps of the Ontario Legislature Building at
Queen's Park during the first week of November with
invitations extended to all GTA Councils and any other Mayors
and elected municipal officials across Ontario.
(Received for Information)
1-8 Information Bulletin received from Ian Macnab, Kawartha
Conservation Authority advising that nominations are being sought for
Kawartha Conservationist Award. Each year sine 1986. Kawartha
Conservation has presented the Kawartha Conservationist Award to
individuals and groups that have made significant contributions towards
conservation in the Kawarthas. Past recipients of the Award include
Robert Sarginson (1994) for his participating interest in the protection and
conservation of Pigeon Lake and the fish and wildlife it sustains. The year
before, Robert Dykstra was recognized for his involvement N%ith
conservation farming through the Tillage 2000 program in Mariposa
Township. In 1995 Lady Mackenzie Public School in Kirkfield was given
the Kawartha Conservationist Award for efforts of students and faculty to
naturalize the school year. Last year the Award went to Cameron resident,
Gord Ritter for his continuing involvement in several agricultural and
conservation oriented initiatives. Nominations for the 1999 Award are
now being accepted. If anyone knows of someone or some group that has
shown a continuing commitment to the wise -use, management and
protection of their natural resources, consider putting their name forward.
Letters of nomination should include the person's name and address, plus
a description of their interests and achievements related to natural
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resources. Kawartha Conservation wili be accepting nomnnations until
November 20°i. For more information please call (705) ::'8-2271.
He also advised that Kawartha Conservation seeks citizen appointments to
fill one-year appointments as ex -officio members on its E�:)ard of
Directors. The term of the appointmenr. will be for the 11119 calendar year.
Ex -officio members are expected to shaire their expertise .:m all matters
coming before the Board including those related to the management of
land and water resources and administrative issues. These: members may
participate fully on any standing commrittee to which they. are elected, and
enter into discussion on all matters conning before the Boatrd. However, am
ex -officio member does not have a votes at the Board of Dtirectors.
Individuals interested in serving as an ex -officio member ,Should submit a
letter to Kawartha Conservation by Nowember 30, 1998, diescribing their
background, interests and reasons for smeking the appoiartment.
- -- ---Applications-should-beFaddfWed-t6-IZ&aFr a-Conservatiinn, 277 Kenrei
Road, Lindsay, K9V 4R1.
(Received for hi&nnation)
1-9 News Release received from the Atoms Energy Control )Board,
inviting public comment on AECB licemsing actions for ae following
facilities:
• Ontario Hydro, Pickering Waste; Management Facility - renewal of
waste facility operating licence::
• Cogema Resources Inc., Cluff Lake Mine - renew -ml of mining
facility operating licence;
• General Electric Canada Inc., Toronto - renewal fuel facility
operating licence;
• General Electric Canada Inc., Peterborough - rertrwal of fuel
facility operating licence.
These organizations have applied for a renewal of their cr_Y-ating licences..
The Board gave initial consideration tc these applications a. its meeting en
October 1 and is expected to make the =rnal licensing dec:1sions following
its meeting in Ottawa on December 17. taking into acco= any comment
or concerns expressed by interested paries or the public.
(Received for In5ormation)
1-10 Dr. T.E. Quinney, Onta--io Federation ,:)f Anglers & Hunra!-s.
forwarding a copy of the brochure "Se:E Lamprey: The B.a*Je Continues"
produced for Great Lakes Fishery Comunission by the Om--,u-io Federation
of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.) This full -colour brocimire is designed
to educate the public or the devastatinLp effects that sea '. =iprey pose to
our fisheries. Over 40 -pillion people uepend on the Gre= Lakes for food.
%pater and recreation. The fishery alonie generates up to _, * billion dolla=s
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annually. Sea lamprey are a parasitic non native species that have no
commercial value and attach themselves to fish and such out their body
fluids. This caused a collapse in lake trout populations in the 1960's. To
restore the fisheries, lamprey control measures were implemented. Details
of the success of the sea lamprey program are demonstrated in the
brochure. A copy of the brochure is available in the Clerk's Department.
Additional copies can be obtained by calling the O.F.A.H./.M.N.R.
Invading Species Hotline at 1-800-563-7711.
(Received for Information)
1— 13 Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities
of Ontario advising of the standards for sulphur in gasoline. Last Friday,
Christine Stewart, Minister of Environment announced that the level of
sulphur in gasoline will be reduced. The plan will require the petroleum
industry to achieve the following standards:
Average level of 150 parts per million (PPM) by 2002
Average level of 30 ppm by 2005
AMO's membership, at its annual general meeting in August, called on
the federal government to meet an annual average of 30 ppm by 2002.
While the time frame is longer than that proposed by the membership, the
government has taken a significant step. The longer time frame is to
reduce the impact on industry.
(Received for Information)
1— 15 Samantha Wilkinson, Administration Manager, Marketing and
Membership Co-ordinator, Greater Toronto Apartment Association,
extending an invitation to their first annual general meeting and cocktail
party to be held on Wednesday November 18, 1998, 5:30 — 7:30 p.m., at
the Inn on the Park — Le Club. Anyone wishing to attend please R.S.V.P.
(416)385-3435.
(Received for Information)
1— 16 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
held on October 20, 1998.
(Received for Information)
1— 17 Anne Arsenault, Vice Chair, St. Francis of Assisi Parent Council, thanking
Council for their rapid consideration of their request regarding a drainage
problem in Newcastle Park. In late September, crews installed the new
drainage system and the children are delighted to have their playground
and sports field back.
(Received for Information)
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1— 18 The Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
advising that By-law 97-220 Development Charges By-law, which was
approved by the Municipality of Clarington on October 14, 1997, and
forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, for review, is
approved. Proclamation of the Development Charges Act, 1997 (Bill 98)
occurred on March 1, 1998. A provision in the new Act will terminate all
by-laws adopted under the former Development Charges Act, including
this by-law, at the end of an 18 -month transition period on August 31,
1999.
(Received for Information)
1-19 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising that the Supplementary Report on the Effectiveness of Reduced
Speed Limits with Flashing Beacons Opposite Schools and the Town of
Pickering's Request to Reduce the Posted Speed Limit on Regional Road
No. 38 (Whites Road), was considered by the Works Committee on
October 21, 1998, and adopted the following recommendations:
"THAT Report #98-W-102 of the Commissioner of Works be
received for information as follow up to Reports #96-W-126 and
497-W-147 of the Commissioner of Works; and
THAT a copy of Report #98-W-102 of the Commissioner of
Works be forwarded to the local municipalities and School Boards
and School Community Councils."
(Received for Information)
1-20 Walter Taylor, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge, advising that the
Township of Uxbridge at its regular meeting held on Monday,
October 26, 1998, endorsed the resolution of the Municipality of
Clarington with regard to transportation and GO Transit Funding issues in
the GTA.
(Received for Information)
1-22 Isabel Bassett, Minister, Citizenship, Culture and Recreation and Chris
Hodgson, Chair, Management Board of Cabinet, forwarding a package of
information from the OntarioTrillium Foundation. Earlier this year the
government indicated that it would soon provide details on the framework
and criteria for distributing a guaranteed minimum of $100 million
annually in funding to charities and not-for-profit groups throughout
Ontario, and information about how to access the funds through the new
Ontario Trillium Foundation. Last year, the Charitable Gaming Allocation
Working Group heard from hundreds of people during its extensive
consultations. During the month of August, the co-chairs of the Working
Group, along with representatives from the Ontario Trillium Foundation
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(an arm's-length agency of the provincial government) and the Gaming
Secretariat of Management Board Secretariat, consulted with an additional
250 members of the voluntary sector in eight communities across Ontario.
The purpose of the consultations was to determine how best to allocate the
$100 million for project, capital and operating purposes, and a strategy to
achieve local input into decision-making. They have developed an
allocation framework based on what charitable and not-for-profit
organizations said would work best.
(Received for Information)
1-23 Press Release received from the Voters Organized to Cancel the Airport
Lands (V.O.C.A.L.), advising that the Greater Toronto Airports Authority
reverses its previous stand and now admits an airport in Pickering is
unnecessary. They claim that this statement confirms that the process to
designate the lands an airport site is obviously premature. V.O.C.A.L. is
a nonprofit grassroots organization formed to focus and amplify the voices
of the 26 communities and innumerable neighbourhoods that will be
negatively impacted by an airport located in Pickering. Their goal is to..,
cancel the airport lands designation process.
(Received for Information)
1-24 Evelyn Jurgens, Clerk/Acting CAO, Township of King, advising of a
resolution with respect to the proposed Greater Toronto Services Board, as
follows:
"WHEREAS the Council of the Township of King has identified a
number of concerns regarding the Greater Toronto Services Board
(GTSB);
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of King is
particularly concerned that the structure of the GTSB will not
allow for full consideration of issues that are important to the rural
municipalities within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA);
NOW THEREFORE BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
THAT the GTSB legislation be withdrawn.
THAT, instead of establishing the proposed GTSB, the
provincial government:
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a) issue a policy statement:
i) vesting the GTA Mayors and Chairs -iith
the responsibility to promote and facii:itate
the co-ordination of municipal services
across the GTA;
ii) authorizing the GTA Mayors and Cha irs to
establish such sub -committees as they
consider appropriate for the purposes". of
carrying out the foregoing responsibiliity;
iii) seconding the staff of the Office of thee
Greater Toronto Area (OGTA) to the -(GTA
Mayors and Chairs to assist them in caarrying
out the foregoing responsibility;
b) establish a board of directors composed of tbw
Mayor of the City of Toronto and the Regionsil
Chairs of Durham, York, Peel, Halton and
Hamilton -Wentworth to administer and supesrvise
the operation of GO Transit.
(Received for Information)
1-7 Joe Dickson, Town of Ajax, advising that November 2 — 8 1998,
inclusive, is the 1998 Annual Waste Reduction Week in Ontario.
Waste Reduction Although many communities in Ontario do not participate, the eight.
Week municalities of Durham have become leaders in waste reduction. This is
M02.GE their 8 year of challenge, an offshoot of Ajax Environmental Affat_rs
week. Clarington and all municipalities have participated in the `W,'aste
Region Week in Durham" challenge in past years with positive resu=lts.
Resolution #C-804-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I-7 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell made a declaration of pecuniary interest with rest^ect to
Correspondence Item I-11, vacated his chair and refrained from disczussion
and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated that :r- is
employed by Blue Circle Inc., the subject of the correspondence.
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Minutes of a meeting of the Blue Circle Cement Cormmunity Relations
Committee held on September 24, 1998.
Resolution #C-805-98
Minutes - Blue Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillcor Trim
Circle Committee
C06.131, THAT Correspondence Item I-11 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
1-12 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
forwarding a copy of Report #98 -WR -8, regarding aELProposed Three
Proposed Year"Wet/Dry" Project for the Collection, Processing and Disposal of
Wet/Dry Project Residential Municipal Wastes in Clarington, exclusiively by the
Municipal Municipality (98 -WR -13). She also advised that th w 7Works committee of
Waste Regional Council considered the matter and at a meriting held on
E07.GE October 7, 1998, Council adopted the following recmmtmendation of the.
Committee:
"THAT the Municipality of Clarington be adivised that it is
premature to undertake a wet/dry pilot projeect for the collection,
processing and disposal of residential municipal wastes in
Clarington at this time."
Resolution #C-806-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillcor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I-12 be received for imformation.
"CARRIED"
1-14 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, advising of th:e recently introduced
legislation pertaining to Highway 407. Bill 70, "An _ Act to eneage the
Highway 407 private sector in improving transportation infrastructure, reducing traffic
Bill 70 congestion, creating jobs and stimulating economic activity through the
T05.GE sale of Highway 407" purports to engage the privam sector in the
completion of this important transportation route.
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Resolution #C-807-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I-14 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
1-21
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, forwarding correspondence
addressed to Mr. Jerry Ouellette, MPP, Oshawa, concerning the new
New Actual
actual value assessment system. He advised that now that ratepayers
Value Assessment
across Durham have their property tax bills in hand, the effects of the
System
Provincial -Municipal service realignment and the new Actual Value
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Assessment system are clearly visible to all. He advised that the level of
interest and concern in these matters has, therefore, peaked as reflected in
the flood of calls to Regional and Local Municipal offices as well as to the
offices of Provincial MPP's. He stated that it is most important that
ratepayers be given a clear, accurate and complete as possible account of .
the changes that are taking place. He stated his concern about the
incorrect responses given by his office to two individual queries.
Resolution #C-808-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I-21 be received for information.
Resolution 4C-809-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Items D-1, D-2 and D-3 be approved as per the
agenda.
"CARRIED"
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D-1 Dennis N. Whalley, 51 Birchfield Drive, Corz:rtice, advising of a complai^r,
about his fence. He advised that his fence has , been as is for 10 years «i*
Fence Complaint no problem to anyone that he is aware of. T1_ee fence was as it is now sa%e.
PO1.FE for putting up new privacy boards this summa as the old ones were
starting to break down (new ones may be slig.-mly higher by 3 to 4 inche-s
He is requesting that his fence remain as is to-,:- personal reasons.
(Referred to the Clerk s Department for Review in
conjunction with Report regarding new fencing
by-law)
D-2 Joseph Dalrymple, Chair of Session, St. Paul' s United Church, advising oil
a motion which was passed unanimously, by -the Church Board of St.
Charitable Gaming Paul's United Church as follows:
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"A. That the Church Board of St. Paul's Ulnited Church, Bowmanvi7le—
endorse the following recommendatimmns of the General Executive
of the United Church of Canada and1forward them to the
appropriate levels of government.
The General Council Executive of thee -United Church of Canada
urges the Federal government to:
Create a federal inquiry to cormduct a public and
independent review of the soc-dal, economic, and legal
impact of legal and illegal gamibling and charitable gaming
in Canada, and to make recommendations regarding public
policy, with particular attentioDn to electronic gambling and
to effective oversight of the gambling industry within the
requirements of the criminal ecode;
2. Establish national standards four the assessment of gambling
and charitable gambling propoosals, including economic.
legal and social impact assessmtents;
3. Establish a single format for p=•roviding information on
gambling, gaming and gambli=ng generated revenues and
require full disclosure of such . information annually:
Establish an independent review of the activities of
provincial gambling/gaming ccommissions and issue a
public report on the findings, with particular attention to
public processes for decision --making regarding the
allocation of gambling-generalted funds, public
accountability, and standards; of governance that serve the
public interest; and
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B. That the Executive of General Council urge all provincial,
territorial, and First Nations governments to:
Halt all gambling/gaming expansion until such time as a
full federal review has been completed and the
recommendations acted upon;
2. Ban the use of video lottery terminals (V.L.T.$) and slot
machines and establish plans with time lines for removing
those V.L.T.s and slot machines that have already been
licensed.
C. AND that the Church Board of St. Paul's United Church urge the
councils of the Regional Municipality of Durham and the area
Municipality of Clarington to resist and reject all approaches and
proposals to establish permanent casinos or the introduction of
V.L.T.s or video slot machines into their respective jurisdictions."
(Advise of Council's previous resolution)
D-3 Robert L. Trotman, 13 Centre Court, Newcastle, LIB 1139, thanking
Mayor and Council and advising of the success of Rotary Park in
Upkeep of Bowmanville. However, he is concerned with the upkeep of the park
Rotary Park noting that where the odd tree or two has been removed because of natural
PO LBY cause or vandalism, and replacements are not planted. He is requesting
that perhaps the Legion be approached with a view to sharing some of the
"upkeep" cost of this special area.
(Referred to Public Works for review)
D-6 Kathleen Hayes, 25 Mull Crescent, Courtice, LIE 2E1, advising that since
moving to Courtice eight years ago, she has witnessed amazing growth,
Additional Stop specifically in the build up of businesses along Highway 2 from Townline
Lights, Courtice Road east to Varcoe Road. She feels that there is a desperate need for
T0TGE additional stop lights.
Resolution #C-810-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D-6 be referred to the Public Works
Department for review.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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Resolution #C-811-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-810-9,$ be amended by deleting the
word "Public" and replacing it with the word "Regional".
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-810-98 was tlhen put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
D— 12 George Bellman, 247 Mearns Avenue, Bowananville, L1C 3K5, advising
that during the past 8 years, he has had seae;ral verbal conversations with
Stormwater Runoff elected officials and engineering staff in th= municipality regarding a
E02.GE serious storm water runoff situation onto hiiB property. In his opinion, this;
problem surfaced in 1990 following the sak,of adjacent acreage and the
owner's subsequent removal of the topsoill. As a result, this barren
"stripped" property is unable to property reltairt moisture and the water
flows east, along the railroad tracks, undeir&4eams Avenue, through a
culvert under the railroad tracks and onto hiis property. It is the volume of
water which has resulted in areas of his land being unable to farm and
dangerous for his animals to graze. He is requesting that the municipality
correct this problem or, if necessary, enforce the current owners to make
reasonable alterations to the property.
Resolution #C-812-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D-12 be refereed to the Public Works
Department for review and preparation of a report to the General Purpose
and Administration Committee.
"CARRIED
D-4 Tenzin Gyaltsan, Newcastle IGA, with regaud to a discussion of the need
for a larger library in the Village of Newca-stle. He advised that they will
Libran, - be relocating their present store to a new sine in the spring and this
Newcastle Village building will be available. The total square footage is approximately
R02.GE 6,500 sq. ft., with 25 car parking and centrad village location. He is asking
the Municipality of Clarington if they wouhd be interested in this site.
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Resolution 4C-813-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D-4 be referred to the Clarington Public
Library Board.
"CARRIED"
D-5 Overview received from R.A. Fowler, Secretary, Ontario Property and
Environmental Rights Alliance (OPERA), regarding Schedule I, Proposed
Proposed Bill 25 Bill 25, Red Tape Reduction Act. He pointed out that in the OFA
LI I.PR submission to the Standing Committee "proposed amendments to the
Conservation Authorities Act are far reaching and, we believe,
fundamentally_change-the-Act's focus." He requests the views of Council
on this matter.
Resolution #C-814-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D-5 be referred to the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority and copies forwarded to the Ganaraska
Conservation Authority and the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority.
D-7 Reeve and Council, Township of Hagerman, requesting Council's support
of the following resolution:
Resolution re:
Cottage Pollution "WHEREAS Ontario's thousands of beautiful inland lakes provide an
Control Program abundant resource for recreational enjoyment;
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AND WHEREAS to protect the quality of these waters a delicate
environmental balance must be maintained;
AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Environment offered a 'Cottage
Pollution Control Program' that offered technical information and
training to individuals to undertake a voluntary sewage system
reinspection program on selected lakes and evaluate their
acceptability against existing acts and regulations;
AND WHEREAS uncontrolled activity and imprudent
development near recreational lakes may cause water quality
impairment that can affect fish and wildlife;
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HEN
Resolution re:
Bingo Lotteries
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AND WHEREAS Cottage Associations have contributed greatly to
public awareness and education on environmental issues with an
emphasis on sewage disposal systems;
AND WHEREAS the Hagerman Ratepayers Association has just
completed the voluntary `Cottage Pollution Program' on six lakes
in the Township of Hagerman, with 98% co-operation, which has
been very successful in protecting our environment for future
generations;
AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Environment cancelled the
`Cottage Pollution Control Program';
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Hagerman
are supporting the Hagerman Ratepayers Association in urging the
Provincial Government to take immediate action to reinstate the
`Cottage Pollution Control Program' ;
AND FURTHER THAT all rural municipalities, local M.P.P.'s
and the Minister of Environment be petitioned to support this
request."
Resolution #C-815-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D-7 be received for information.
Thomas W. Lynd, Commissioner of Council Services/City Clerk. City of
Windsor, advising of a resolution passed by the City of Windsor as
follows:
"WHEREAS bingo lottery events with prize boards of $5.500.00
or less are currently licensed by municipalities pursuant to Terms
and Conditions issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of
Ontario, and this regulatory environment operates well in the
public interest; and
Council Minutes -17- November 9, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
WHEREAS the authority for the management and conduct of these
lottery events by charitable organizations derives from Section
207(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada and this Criminal Code
authority has been in place since approximately 1963 and allowed
Ontario charitable organizations to derive significant revenues
from bingo lotteries to finance their charitable objects; and
WHEREAS there has been a recent change in charitable gaming in
the Province of Ontario with the Ontario Lottery Corporation
planning to operate charitable gaming clubs directly under the
authority in Section 207(1)(a) of the Criminal Code, with no
involvement by charitable organizations as previously existed with
previous regulations, and this model could also be applied by the
Provincial Government to the charitable bingo industry;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Provincial
Government BE PETITIONED to provide a commitment to
Ontario municipalities to maintain the status quo with respect to
the operation of bingo lotteries by charitable organizations under
Section 207(1)(b) of the Criminal Code, since the present system
of operation of these events generates charities and the system is
regulated well by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of
Ontario;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of Council's resolution be sent to
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Association of
Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, and Ontario
municipalities for support."
Resolution #C-816-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D-8 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes -18- November 9, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
D-9 L.T. Hall, Chair, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, responding to
Council's request for a report on the status of the reserve finds and
Ganaraska - forwarding background material for information purposes.
Status of Reserve
Funds Resolution #C-817-98
AO LGE
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
WHEREAS the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has responded
to Council's request during budget deliberations by providing an
accounting of the Reserve Fund proposed activities over three years in a
responsible manner; and
WHEREAS the use of those funds includes a contribution to the Wilmot
Creek Watershed plan totaling $30,850; and
WHEREAS the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has provided a
budget, which identifies the total commitment of the Municipality of
Clarington to the Wilmot Creek Watershed Plan at $36,000, divided in
three equal installments of $12,000; and
WHEREAS the normal budgetary process of the Region authorizing the
annual grant request does not support a direct request for funding to the
Municipality, however because the project is specific to the Municipality
of Clarington;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of
Clarington approves the expenditure of $12,000 from the Unclassified
Administration Contingency Account #7007-X-298 for 1998:
THAT the $24,000 required for 1999 and 2000 be approved from the
accumulated surplus to be set aside in the General Capital Reserve until it
is requested; and
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority be advised of the
decision of Council and that the Municipality of Clarington appreciates
their fiscally responsible actions in setting up the Reserve Fund from
unexpended budget adjustments.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
November 9, 1998
D— 10 Martin Robertson, Voluntary Co-ordinator, Ontario Millenium
Communities Conference, advising that a special Ontario meeting of
Conference - community millenium committees is being called for next February 130
Millenium and 14`h 1999 in Toronto. All council members and volunteer groups
Committee interested in forming a Year 2000 network for ideas, information and
A04.GE resource sharing are invited to attend. If the municipality does not have
Millenium Committee, they suggest that one be formed.
Resolution #C-818-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D-10 be referred to the Marketing, Tourism
and Economic Development Officer for coordination with the
Municipality's 251 anniversary committee. --
"CARRIED"
D-11 The Town of Walkerton Council passed a resolution on September 28,
1998, to petition the Province of Ontario to share the gasoline tax in a fair
Resolution re: and equitable manner with Ontario Municipalities as follows:
Gasoline Tax
C10.AD "WHEREAS there has been a realignment of responsibility for the
maintenance and up -keep of highways from the province to upper
and lower tier municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government receives a gasoline
tax on each litre of gasoline sold in Ontario;
AND WHEREAS this gasoline tax is designated for the
maintenance and up -keep of highways;
AND WHEREAS some of the highways transferred from the
Province to municipalities are in very poor conditions;
AND WHEREAS the one time only funding given to
municipalities to maintain and up -keep these newly acquired
sections of highway is very inadequate;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipal
Council of the Corporation of the Town of Walkerton hereby
petitions the Province of Ontario to share the gasoline tax in a fair
and equitable manner with the municipalities of the Province of
Ontario, and that this resolution be forwarded to AN40. OSUM and
all municipalities within the Province of Ontario for their support.'
Council Minutes -20- November 9, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-819-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the resolution of the Town of Walkerton regarding gasoline tax be
endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
D— 13 Carrie Cameron, Mentor Volunteer Co-ordinator, Big Brothers of
Clarington, advising of the new In -School Mentoring Program. In -School
In -School Mentoring is a volunteer program in which children ages 7 — 9, who would
Mentoring Program benefit from a one-to-one friendship are paired with a caring adult. The
M02.GE goal of the program is to assist children in gaining confidence and self -
acceptance through a warm supporting relationship. The Mentors are
volunteers within the Clarington community. A Mentor must be 21 years
of age or over and committed to spending one hour per week visiting their
Mentee, during school hours. She advised that the success of the program
is dependent upon the community and is asking for financial support or in
the way of volunteers.
Resolution #C-820-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Carrie Cameron be advised of the municipality's grant process; and
THAT the In -School Mentoring Program be endorsed by the Council of
the Municipality of Clarington and promoted through the Community
Guide, the sign board in the Town Square and the display of posters in the
Municipal Administrative Centre.
"CARRIED"
D — 14 Confidential correspondence regarding a property matter.
Resolution #C-821-98
Confidential Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Mutton
Property Matter
THAT Confidential Correspondence Item D-14 be referred to the end of
the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes -21 - November 9, 1998
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report #I Resolution #C-822-98
G.P.A. Report Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
November 2, 1998
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
November 2, 1998, be approved, with the exception of Items 49 and #11.
"CARRIED"
Item 49 Resolution #C-823-98
Property
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
Standards Order
PO1.PR
THAT Report CD -58-98 be tabled until January 1999, and
THAT Sam Gust and his solicitor be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Item 411
Resolution #C-824-98
Flag Design
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
M09.GE
THAT the Clerk's Department, in conjunction with the Marketing and
Tourism Department, prepare a flag design which would incorporate the
municipal coat of arms and the municipal logo.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING
MOTION)
Resolution #C-825-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-824-98 be amended by deleting the
word "logo" and replacing it with the words "colours of blue and yellow".
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes -22- November 9, 1998
REPORTS
The foregoing Resolution #C-824-98 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Report #2 Resolution #C-826-98
Tender CL98-20 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
Hampton Operations
Centre Roof THAT Report TR -83-98 be received;
Replacement
F18.QU THAT Barr's Roofing, Siding and Sheet Metal, Newcastle, Ontario, with a
total bid in the amount of $26,745.00 (plus G.S.T.) being the lowest
responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of
Tender CL98-20, be awarded the contract for the Hampton Operations
Centre Roof Replacement;
THAT the total funds required in the amount of $31,117.15 ($26,745.00
plus G.S.T. and $2,500.00 consulting) be drawn from the 1998
Administration Capital Budget Account #7029-00000-0501; and
THAT the by-law attached to Report TR -83-98 as Schedule A authorizing
the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement be approved.
"CARRIED"
Report #3 Resolution #C-827-98
Moved by Councillor Shell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Confidential Report CD -60-98 be referred to the end of the agenda
to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
Council Minutes -23- November 9, 1998
OTHER BUSINESS
Resolution #C-828-98
Municipal Code Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
Of Ethics
THAT the Acting Chief Administrative Officer, Solicitor and appropriate
staff review the Regional Municipality of Durham's code of ethics for
employees and report back to the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on the implementation of a code of ethics policy for the
employees of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-829-98
Legion Theme Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
Mural
THAT the placement of the "Legion Theme Mural" on the Municipal
Administrative Centre be approved, subject to an agreement containing
terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer; and
THAT the sponsorship of this mural be financed from Account
#7007-00000-0298 to a maximum of $3,000.
Recorded Vote
Yea
Councillor Mutton
Councillor Novak
Councillor Rowe
Councillor Schell
Councillor Trim
Councillor Young
Mayor Harare
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Nay
There were no items of business considered under this section of the
agenda.
Council Minutes -24- November 9, 1998
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-830-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
98-165 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an
agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington and the Ministry of Transportation; and
98-166 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Barr's
Roofmg, Siding and Sheet Metal, Newcastle, in respect to
the Hampton Operations Centre Roof Replacement.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-831-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 98-165 and 98-166 be
approved.
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Resolution #C-832-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to discuss a personnel matter and
two property matters.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-833-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes -25- November 9, 1998
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Councillor Schell made a declaration of pecuniary interest earlier in the
meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming
by-law.
Resolution #C-834-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-167, being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington
at this meeting held on the 9th day of November 1998, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
Resolution #C-835-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-167 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-836-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:40 p.m.
KQ0R7W 01
MAYOR
CLERK
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
NOVEMBER 23,1998
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
I — 1 David Lindsay, President and CEOs Ontario Jobs and Investment Board, advising
that as part of the Ontario Jobs and Investment Board's ongoing work to develop
a long term economic vision and strategies to take Ontario into the next century,
three papers have been prepared to focus public discussion on key areas of our
economy. These papers are entitled, Preparing People for Tomorrow's Jobs,
Creating Infrastructure for Growth and Competitiveness and Creating an
Innovation Culture. They are also helping focus discussion at the seven
Premier's Conferences on Jobs and Prosperity held around the Province in
October and November. The papers are available in the Clerk's Department.
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1-2 Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario, advising that legislation was introduced to restore Workplace Safety and
Insurance Board (WSIB) benefits for volunteers and to correct the benefit
problems—presented-by Bill 99: -Bill 991 -which was passed in 1997, reduced the
benefits for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance brigades should they
become injured in the line of duty. That legislation has proven to be a
disincentive for volunteerism. A Private Member's Bill has been introduced to
amend the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act in order to rectify the benefit
problems created by Bill 99. AMO has been working with the Office of the
Ontario Fire Marshall and the ministries of the Solicitor General and Labour on
this issue. AMO will review the Bill to ensure that it fully corrects the situation
created by Bill 99, and that it provides the clarity that municipalities are looking
for. The Association will be approaching the opposition parties to seek their
support in approving the legislation quickly, should the Bill meet the needs.
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1-3 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, forwarding a
copy of Report 98-W-106, regarding traffic operational concerns in the vicinity of
the King Street and Townline Road intersection at the Oshawa/Clarington border.
She advises that the Works Committee considered the matter and at a meeting
held on November 4, 1998, Council adopted the following recommendations of
the Committee:
"a) THAT a by-law in the form attached to Report #98-W-106 of the
Commissioner of Works be approved to amend the Regional
Traffic and Parking By-law No. 5-96 to extend the 50 km/h posted
speed limit on Townline Road (Regional Road No. 55), north of
Highway No. 2 to Nash Road;
Summary of Correspondence - 2 - November 23, 1998
b) THAT staff enter into discussions with the Municipality of
Clarington and landowners to pursue remedial solutions to improve
the traffic operation problems along Townline Road and Highway
No. 2 including the feasibility of partial and full median closures;
and
C) THAT a copy of Report #98-W-106 of the Commissioner of
Works be forwarded to the Municipality of Clarington for
information."
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1-4 Minutes of meetings of the Hunting Committee held on October 29 and
November 12, 1998. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the summary.)
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1-5 Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee held on October 20, 1998. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the
summary.)
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I — 6 Marjory Morden, Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, forwarding a copy of a report on
the position statement of the Council of the Town of Caledon regarding Bill 56,
The Greater Toronto Services Board Act. (A copy of the correspondence is
attached to the summary.)
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1-7 Betty Khattab, Area Coordinator, Oshawa/Courtice Campaign, Ontario March of
Dimes, advising of their annual door-to-door campaign across the province
throughout the month of January.
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I — 8 Pat Crimmins, Committee Coordinator/Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of
Halton, advising of a resolution endorsed by the Regional Municipality of Halton
as follows:
"THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to provide more detailed
information regarding the costs and services as they pertain to WDW
invoices to that municipalities can determine whether invoiced amounts
are accurate and apportionments have been undertaken correctly;
THAT the Region of Halton supports the similar resolution passed by the
Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham;
Summary of Correspondence -3 - November 23, 1998
THAT the Province of Ontario provide municipalities with 1999 cost
estimates and apportionment shares for all WDW services before
January 15, 1999, so that work on municipal budgets can proceed;
THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the
Minister of Finance, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
Halton Area MPPs and all GTA municipalities."
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1-9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, forwarding a
copy of Joint Report No. 98-J-18, Bill 56, An Act to Establish the Greater
Toronto Services Board and the Greater Toronto Transit Authority, 1998. She
also advised that the Committee of the Whole of the Regional Council considered
the matter and at a meeting held on November 4, 1998, adopted the following
recommendations:
"a) THAT the Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, be advised that the Region of Durham does not
support the establishment of a Greater Toronto Services Board for
a number of reasons, including:
(i) it is an unnecessary duplication of existing co-ordinating
organizations and structures within the GTA;
(ii) it lacks the necessary and direct involvement of the
Province to effectively address GTA -wide issues such as
the transportation and transit systems;
(iii) it undermines the responsibility of GTA municipalities to
prioritize and deliver essential services to meet local needs;
(iv) it would result in higher servicing costs for Durham
residents and landowners;
(v) it would result in decision-making which is less accessible
and accountable to residents and taxpayers of Durham
Region;
(vi) it would completely neglect the agricultural sector of the
GTA; and
(vii) , it is so open-ended in its wording as to allow the future
strategies to be completely subservient to the largest
municipality.
Summary of Correspondence - 4 - November 23, 1998
b) THAT the Province place a moratorium on further provincially
initiated municipal change and restructuring proposals, including
the proposed establishment of the Greater Toronto Services Board,
to allow municipalities time to deal with recent provincial
initiatives; 11
C) THAT Durham's position is that a forced amalgamation of all the
municipalities within Durham Region into a single tier city, similar
to the previous action to create the new City of Toronto, is the
worst restructuring scenario possible for Durham;
d) THAT Joint Report #98-J-18 be endorsed as the Region of
Durham's submission to the Standing Committee on General
Government on Bill 56, An Act to establish the Greater Toronto
Services Board and the Greater Toronto Transit Authority;
e) THAT the Regional Chair present the Region of Durham's
submission to the Standing Committee on General Government;
and
t) THAT a copy of Joint ReportNo. 98-J-18 be forwarded to the
Honourable Mike Harris, the Honourable Al Leach, all Durham
MPP's, Mr. Alan Tonks, Moderator for GTSB Legislative Review,
the Area Municipalities in Durham Region, and the Regions within
the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton -Wentworth." (A copy of
the report is available in the Clerk's Department).
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1-10 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on
October 14, 1998. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the summary.)
(Receive for Information)
I — 11 Minutes of a meeting of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority held on
October 15, 1998. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the summary.)
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Summary of Correspondence -5 - November 23, 1998
1-12 Norm Leigh, Manager of Business Development, Advisor to DFFMA Board,
Regional Municipality of Durham, on behalf of the Durham Fane Fresh
Marketing Association, extending an invitation to Mayor and Members of
Council to attend their General Meeting and Workshop on Monday,
November 30, 1998, in the Main Boardroom, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs, 70 Van Edward Drive, Unit 1, Port Perry, Ontario. Guest
speaker will be Laura Hughes on the topic of Marketing. Anyone wishing to
attend please confirm with his office at (905) 723-0023 or 1-800-706-9857.
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I-13
William Jenkins, Director, Corporate Affairs, GO Transit, advising that GO
Transit will soon begin faxing all their customer bulletins and news releases as
they are issued. He hopes that all municipalities will find this service useful and
that any pertinent information will be brought forward to -Council and appropriate
staff. He advised that many of their bulletins are issued only to specific groups of
passengers or parts of their network, and while most news releases go to all media
in their area, some are also targeted for specific events or announcements, and
advised that we will get them all. He welcomes any comments about this new
service.
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1-14 Correspondence received from the Ministry of the Solicitor General and
Correctional Services, forwarding an Identification and Designation Guide, along
with copies of the relevant legislation and regulations regarding Safety Zones.
The Ontario Government has passed amendments to the Highway Traffic Act to
allow for the establishment of Community Safety Zones. The responsibility of
identifying and designating these zones rests with municipalities Who now have
the authority to pass the relevant by-laws. The Ontario Government has the
authority to designate parts of the King's Highways as Community Safety Zones.
(A copy of the Identification and Designation Guide is available in the Clerk's
Department.)
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I — 15 Minutes of a meeting of the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations
Committee held on October 19, 1998. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the
summary.)
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Summary of Correspondence - 6 - November 23, 1998
1-16 Media Release received from the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, advising of
their sale of 100 small paintings November 13 —December 13 — Reception:
Friday, November 20, 6 — 9 p.m. Artists connected with the Visual -Arts Centre
are invited to participate in this annual event and as usual, the reception on Friday
night is a special time for collectors since all pieces in the show are sold at a
discount of 10% - an early present from the artists and the centre. While the show
is on until December 12, the discount applies on Yuletide Friday night only.
Admission is free.
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1-17 News Release received from the Minister of Long -Term Care with responsibility
for Seniors regarding the International Year of Older Persons (IYOP) 1999, and
forwarding a Community Kit prepared by the Canada IYOP Coordinating
Committee (a federal, provincial, and territorial coordinating body) with
suggestions for activities and projects communities may undertake as well as tips
on publicizing events. The kit also contains interesting facts about Canadian
seniors. Under the Community Partnership Projects Program, each constituency
in the province will receive $20,000 in special funding to planlocalor regional
projects, events and activities to gate place between January 1 and December 31,
1999. Projects are to reflect the year's intergenerational theme, "Ontario, a
province for all ages." Communities will be expected to contribute to each
project by providing at least 15 percent of the project's cost in funding or in kind
contributions. (The kit is available in the Clerk's Department.)
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I —18 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, forwarding a
copy of Report #98-F-76, Provincial Announcement to Limit Tax Increases for
Commercial and Industrial Taxpayers. She advises that the Finance Committee
considered the matter and at a meeting held on November 4, 1998, Regional
Council adopted the following recommendations of the Committee:
"a) THAT the Minister of Finance, prior to the introduction of the
proposed legislation on limiting property tax increases for
Commercial and Industrial Properties, be requested to:
i) Establish a consultative process directly with municipalities
through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and
the Municipal Finance Officers' Association.
ii) Provide immediate assistance to correct any 1997
assessment data problems which may be used to establish a
cap on 1998 property taxes.
Summary of Correspondence - 7 - November 23, 1998
iii) Exclude from the proposed legislation, the capping of
increases for properties which are subject to payments -in -
lieu of taxation.
iv) Defer until February 15, 1999, the payment of 20% to the
Province of Ontario by the area municipalities of the total
1998 education taxes due to the Province which is
equivalent to the amount of tax collections potentially
delayed as a result of the capping provisions for industrial
and commercial properties;
and/or the Province pay the amount of the tax collections
delayed as a result of the announced capping by the
Province for industrial and commercial;
and/or be allowed to reduce an amount equal to the lost tax
revenue from any future bills received from the Province.
v) Reduce thedownloads services to the Region of Durham
as a means of providing tax assistance to small business.
vi) Municipalities be allowed the opportunity to give an
alternative to the government for approval that keeps the
concept of Current Value Assessment in sight and complete
over a four year time period.
b) THAT the Minister of Finance be requested to:
i) Establish a consultative process directly with municipalities
to assist in the implementation of the Ontario Fair
Assessment System for 1999.
ii) Review the definitions, in consultation with municipalities,
for the multi -residential, shopping centre and large
industrial property classes to determine more appropriate
thresholds for eligible properties.
iii) Reimburse the Region and its Area Municipalities, not only
for the direct costs of issuing tax bills, but also the cost of
staff review, implementation, computer costs. customer
service and interest on delayed cash flow.
Summary of Correspondence - 8 - November 23, 1998
C) THAT the Finance Department be authorized to draw on the
Provincial Initiatives Budget up to the amount of $75,000.00 for
the costs necessary to review and implement the proposed new
Provincial capping legislation; and
d) THAT a copy of Report #98-F-76 of the Commissioner of Finance
be forwarded to the local municipalities, the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, AMO, the Municipal Finance Officers'
Association, the Durham MPP's, Durham Chamber of Commerces,
Board of Trade, Durham Region Manufacturing Association
(DRMA), Durham Region Economic Development Advisory
Committee (DREDAC), Chair of the Management Board and the
Leaders of the two Opposition Parties."
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1-19 Interoffice Memorandum received from John Presta, Engineering Planning &
Studies, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising of a Notice for the Public
Information Centre, Class Environmental Assessment for Additional Water
Pollution Control Plant Capacity for Whitby, Oshawa and Courtice. The Notice
will appear in the area newspapers and will be mailed to the residents witihin the
study area. The Information Centre will be held on Thursday, November 26,
1998, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Mother Theresa Separate School, 78 Glen Abbey
Drive, Courtice. Staff of the Region of Durham and their consultant. Totten Sims
Hubicki Associates, will be available to answer questions and discuss the project
with members of the public.
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I — 20 News Release received from the Atomic Energy Control Board advising of recent
announcements of licensing decisions. (A copy of the correspondence is attached
to the summary.)
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1-21 The Rural Review received from the Rural Ontario Municipal Association
advising of various news items and also advising of the Rural Ontario Municipal
Association Annual Conference to be held Sunday, February 7, 1999 —
Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto. Conference
Registration Forms are available in the Clerk's Department. (A copy of the
correspondence is attached to the summary.)
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Summary of Correspondence - 9 - November 23, 1998
1-22 Charles Hamrick, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Native Affairs
advising of his appreciation regarding the response generated by his invitation of
July 24, 1998, for submissions to take on the Provincial Offences Act (POA)
transfer. He advised that when they started work on this initiative, he said the
POA transfer would be a municipally designed process. In both informal and
formal consultations over the past two years, municipalities have given them
thoughtful recommendations and suggestions. As a direct result of these
consultations, the POA transfer will begin with demonstration sites. He advises
that the Ministry of the Attorney General will work with seven demonstration
sites, representing about 50 municipalities.
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1-23 Peter Gregg, Special Assistant — Ontario, Office of the Minister of Transport,
thanking the Municipality of Clarington for the correspondence dated October 14,
1998, to The Honourable David M. Collenette, Minister of Transport regarding
low-flying aircraft using the Halminen Airstrip. He advised that a review of
departmental files has not revealed any accidents or incidents reported to or
investigated by Transport Canada with regard to the Halminen Airstrip._ He
advised that Regional officials would be pleased to investigate the alleged
violations; however, they will require more detailed information than that
provided in the Municipality's letter. In the interim, officials from the System
Safety division will attempt to contact both the municipality and the airport
operator and will visit the airstrip to determine whether there are any safety issues
that need to be addressed by Transport Canada.
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1-24 Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario advising of the final recommendations of the Provincially appointed
Social Housing Committee. AMO's Task Force will be meeting to review the
final report's recommendations and determine the implications for the municipal
sector as well as any follow-up comments to the Province. AMO will continue to
press the federal government to start negotiating a new federal/provincial
agreement.
(Receive for Information)
1-25 Michelle Rypstra, President, Ontario Non -Profit Housing Association (ONPHA),
Durham Region Non -Profit Housing Corp., advising of the recent media stories
regarding serious allegations about non-profit housing's use of public funds. A
series of articles appearing in the Toronto Sun described four non-profit housing
projects undergoing criminal investigations. The Toronto Sun, along with other
media outlets, also described non-profit housing as a' $5 billion boondoggle." (A
copy of the correspondence is attached to the summary.)
(Receive for Information)
Summary of Correspondence _10- November 23, 1998
1-26 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, advising that he would be interested in
participating in the round table session with regards to Clarington's economic
game plan. He would like to be advised if there is an opportunity in this or any
forum for him to participate.
(Receive for Information)
1-27 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, thanking the municipality for providing
him with a copy of the resolution passed by the Municipality of Clarington on
September 14, 1998, on transportation and GO transit funding issues in the GTA.
He advised that he has written to The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of
Transportation and The Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing about the Municipality's concerns and believes that it is important to
ensure fair rates and accessibility to GO transit for his constituents. He advised
that as soon as he hears from the Ministers, he will advise. the Municipality of
their response.
(Receive for Information)
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D — 1 June Hunter, President, Association of Hospital Volunteers - Bowmanville,
Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, requesting proclamation of May 14, 1998, as
Association of Hospital Volunteers — Bowmanville Tag Day.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D-2 Maureen A. McCauley, President -Elect, Ontario Chapter, Canadian Public Works
Association — American Public Works Association, advising of the 1998 Public
Works Week Award. She advised that in order to celebrate Public Works and the
contribution it makes to our communities, the third week of May has been
declared as "National Public Works Week" across North America for the last 35
years. The Ontario Chapter of APWA strongly supports this initiative and
encourages municipalities, large and small, to undertake activities during this
week which will raise the profile of Public Works. A competition is held by the
Chapter each year for the best program undertaken by a municipality. She is
seeking submissions for the 1998 competition for the best program undertaken by
a municipality. The Bruce Brunton trophy is awarded to the municipality with the
most exciting and enthusiastic program. All entries must be received by
December 18, 1998. The winner of the 1998 competition will be announced at
the Chapter's 1999 Annual General Meeting, January 21, 1999.
(Refer to Public Works)
Summary of Correspondence - 11 - November 23, 1998
D — 3 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, forwarding a
copy of Report 98 -MOH -35, Land Ambulance Services, and advising that at a
meeting held on November 4, 1998, Regional Council adopted the following
recommendations of the Committee:
"a) THAT the Minister of Health be requested to postpone the
amalgamation of the Oshawa and Lindsay Central Ambulance
Communications Centres until the Durham, Halton and York
Regions' Land Ambulance Services Review is completed and
Council has had sufficient time to fully consider its options with
respect to ambulance communications, including their implications
for the delivery of land ambulance services;
b) THAT the Health and Social Services Committee be authorized to
review and release the Land Ambulance Services Review
discussion paper and to lead the public consultation process;
—c) THAT a copy -of the resolution and Report #98 -MOH -35 be
forwarded to all Durham, Halton and York municipalities
requesting their endorsement and support; and
C) THAT a copy of the resolution and Report #98 -MOH -35 be
forwarded to The Honourable Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario,
The Honourable Elizabeth Witmer, Minister of Health and all
Durham M.P.P.'s."
(Motion for Direction)
D — 4 Mary Ellen Greb, Deputy Clerk -Treasurer, Township of South-West Oxford,
advising of a resolution passed by the Township of South-West Oxford regarding
the Compensation for Volunteer Firefighters as follows:
"WHEREAS South-West Oxford Township Council is concerned about
the impact of changes under the new Workplace Safety and Insurance Act,
including the potential for large numbers of volunteer fire fighters leaving
their fire department;
THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South-
West Oxford requests the Provincial Government to re -instate
compensation for volunteer firefighters on the same basis as it was under
the former Workers Compensation Act and not as provided for under the
new Workplace Safety and Insurance Act."
(Motion to endorse as Council previously
endorsed Simcoe County's Resolution regarding
the same matter)
Summary of Correspondence - 12 -
November 23, 1998
D-5 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, advising that 1999 is the United Nations
Year of the Older Person (IYOP). He is certain that most levels of government
will wish to join forces in this important celebration. He advises that the Province
of Ontario has asked all 130 MPP's to work within their constituency to find a
forum to celebrate the IYOP. His office will act as a response for this project and
looks forward to a response on this matter.
(Motion for Direction)
D-6 June Laforet, 6 Kingsview Court, Courtice, L 1 E 1 E6, expressing her frustrations
regarding a parking ticket received by her son for overnight parking. She realizes
that emergency vehicles and snow removal equipment must move freely in her
area, but at the same time, there is a need among residents for additional overnight
parking, at least on an occasional basis. She suggests parking be allowed on one
side of the street during alternating months. This would allow emergency and
snow removal vehicles easier access to all residences while allowing overnight
parking to those who need it. Any overflow of cars can be moved to another
street in the neighbourhood. She feels that the implementation of this would
simply involve posting the necessary signs. She advised that this method is
already being used in other municipalities, and is very effective for all concerned.
The second solution involves a voucher system, whereby each residence is issued
a numbered sticker that is to be left visible in or on the vehicle that is parked on
the road. Additional vouchers could be purchased from the Region for a nominal
fee should the need arise. She feels that while this method could lessen the
problem, there are a number of details that would have to be detailed. It is her
hope that her concerns will be addressed quickly, as the coming winter could pose
a problem for any people.
(Motion to forward a copy of Report PD -105-98
and to refer to Planning and Development and
Public Works for consideration in conjunction with
this matter)
D-7 Sharon Steele, 4443 Highway 42, Newtonville, LOA 1JO, forwarding a petition
regarding safety concerns with hunting adjacent to Newtonville Public School.
She emphasized that this is not an anti -hunting issue, but a safety issue. She
advised that to the best of their knowledge, a 100m setback is inadequate. For
shotguns, a distance of 500 metres might be more realistic. This, however, is a
complex determination that the}. are admittedly unqualified to make. She is
requesting that Council establish a by-law to create a safe no hunting set back
around school and similar public areas that are not covered under the current by-
laws, and that the above mentioned setback be greater than 100m. (A copy of the
correspondence is attached to the summary.)
(Refer to Hunting Committee)
COUNCIL INFORMATION I-4
HUNTING COMMITTEE MINUTES
The first meeting of the Hunting Committee was held at 3:30 p.m., October 29,
1998 in the Planning and Development Department Boardroom.
Present: Delbert Grills, OFHA Member
Linda Lavender, Concerned Citizen
Tom MacDonald, Clarington Resident and Hunter
Mitch Phinney, Ministry of Natural Resources
Arnot Wotten, Concerned Citizen
Ted Dionne, Staff Sergeant; Clarington Community Police Office
Patti Barrie, Clerk, Municipality of Clarington
Ted Dionne explained the mandate of the Committee and each member briefly
introduced themselves. It was agreed that this meeting would be a brainstorming
of ideas and each member would be given specific tasks to review and report
back on at the next meeting.
Mitch Phinney and St. Sgt. Dionne indicated that the number of complaints from
the pheasant hunt at the Kendal lands has been very low this year. This property
is a unique piece of Crown land and is the best posted land in Ontario. In August
of this year, Tom MacDonald found that the buffer zone around the Kendal
property was generally well marked. He stated that it would be extremely difficult
for hunters to not realize where hunting is allowed and where it is not.
St. Sgt. Dionne indicated that two weeks ago the Police Department received a
complaint of someone hunting in a corn field in the area of the Baseline
Community Centre. Upon investigation, the officers could not find the hunters. A
complaint was also received in the area of Tyrone Park. Officers will be laying a
trespassing charge immediately should there be another incidence.
Following discussion of the concerns, it was agreed that the problems arise from
a couple of groups of coyote/dog hunters. Tom MacDonald presented the
following ideas for dealing with the hunters:
The wolf hunters should take it upon themselves to choose a group leader
to deal with complaints in the field. This could allay a property owner's
fears and could diffuse the situation before a government agency is called.
They should make themselves identifiable from one another by means of
a name for their hunting group. This would make it easier for them to be
identified by the local citizens but, more importantly, it would avoid one
group taking blame for the actions of the other group.
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They should print up a list of Dos and Don'ts to give to their hunters
outlining particular hunting regulations that need to be addressed, codes
of conduct, as well as other items such as hunter visibility, locations of
people who are adamantly against hunting, etc.
Concern was raised over the limited access the Municipality has to the Ministry of
Natural Resources Conservation Officers. If an officer was available in the
Kendal area for three or four months of the year, residents concerns could be
more adequately addressed. It was thought that if trespassing charges were laid,
the hunters would discontinue this practice.
Public education of wildlife management and trespassing needs to be addressed.
It was suggested that perhaps a letter could be sent to all license holders and a
local media campaign could be undertaken. Also maps could be given to hunters
which specifically outline properties and advise whether the owners will allow
hunters or not.
St. Sgt. Dionne indicated that the Police Department will increase enforcement in
the area north of Newtonville, particularly on Saturday mornings.
For the next meeting, Arnot Wotten will seek the views of various landowners
and St. Sgt. Dionne will organize the ideas brought forward at this meeting.
The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Thursday, November 12,
1998 at 3:30 p.m. in Meeting Room #1, Municipal Administrative Centre,
40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville.
HUNTING COMMITTEE MINUTES
The second meeting of the Hunting Committee was held at 3:30 p.m.,
November 12, 1998 in Meeting Room #1.
Present: Delbert Grills, OFHA Member
Linda Lavender, Concerned Citizen
Tom MacDonald, Clarington Resident and Hunter
Mitch Phinney, Ministry of Natural Resources
Arnot Wotten, Concerned Citizen
Ted Dionne, Staff Sergeant, Clarington Community Police Office
Patti Barrie, Clerk, Municipality of Clarington
Sharon Steel, a resident of Newtonville, addressed the committee with her
concern that the current by-law does not adequately protect children in the
Newtonville Public School playground. The school property is surrounded by
prime wildlife habitat and is screened by trees and hedgerows. The land to the
east of the school property is zoned (H)RH-17 and she understands that the
"holding" designation makes it legally huntable land. The fact that the school
property is zoned Agricultural means that the current 100 meter hunting setback
as detailed in By-law 92-91 does not apply. Even if it did, Ms. Steel does not
believe that a 100 meter buffer around a school zone is sufficient.
Through discussion, it was agreed that many residents are upset with hunters
letting their dogs run without following them and with hunting occurring from the
roads. Some of the hunters have no respect for other landowner's property and
they need to be caught and penalized.
It was suggested that the following points be included in the report to Council:
problems caused by lack of enforcement
step up of enforcement
concerns of safety and trespassing at the Kendal crown land have largely
been resolved
hunting is one of the safest sports there is
a universal hunting ban because of a very few coyote hunters would be
very unfair to hunters in general
hunting is a deeply cultural experience
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education for the general public, through local papers, about wildllife
management and how biologists from the Ministry of Natural Resources
use hunting as a management tool to control wildlife populations is
necessary
hunting in the municipality in the past year has actually generated very few
hunting complaints
St. Sgt. Dionne advised the Committee that the Police Department had recently
received a complaint from a landowner that there were hunters on his property.
Two officers attended at the location and, after spending three hours searching
for the hunters, determined that the landowner had given the hunters permission
to be there. The landowner had forgotten that he had allowed this. St. Sgt.
Dionne indicated that this happens fairly frequently. Unfortunately, situations like
this reduce the credibility of trespassing charges.
The Durham Regional Police have been increasing hunting enforcement
activities, particularly on weekend mornings. Also, the officers have been
advised to call the Ministry of Natural Resources on all hunting complaints.
Discussion ensued pertaining to the red and yellow dot system of property
identification. Information pertaining to this will be provided at the next meeting
The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Thursday, November 26,
1998 at 3:30 p.m. in Meeting Room #1, Municipal Administrative Centre,
40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville.
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COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-5
MINU'T'ES
OCTOBER 20, 1998
LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Janie Dodds
Linda Yiff
David Jenkins
Steven Cooke
Councillor Jane Rowe
Liaison: Isabel Little
REGRETS: Simone Georges
Nancy Miller
Mavis Carlton
Jeff Brooks
Vic Suppan
Bill Paterson (late arrival)
Janie Dodds opened the meeting and welcomed those present.
MINUTES OF MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1998
Page 3 Bowmanville Book
(2) Jane advised that the increased costs were for the processing of films.
(4) Regency work was shown to LACAC.
Janie reported that she and Simone Georges had attended the Community Heritage
Conference in Peterborough. There were five speakers and it was very interesting.
Heritage is no longer for special interest groups, but has much wider appeal to many
people.
Apple Fest Linda & Isabel reported that the event was most successful. It was very
busy earlier, but quieter later in the afternoon.
Durham 99 Input on events is sought. The Municipality is compiling information.
Date for the House Tour should be set as soon as possible.
75th Anniversary Newcastle Hall. Invitation received for the events on Sunday from
1:30-5:00.
Niagara Regional LACAC Invitation received for the conference on November 7, 1998,
8:30-3:30 in Port Colborne, registration $25.00, deadline October 30. Janie advised that
she and others plan to go. Members invited to join them.
Review of houses on the Primary List Janie reminded members about the Heritage
Building Inventory primary lists of houses -'we should be reviewing the houses on the
lists.
Visitors Guide Municipality has suggested a $200 charge for an ad in this publication.
Organizations will be listed, but there will not be a write-up unless space is purchased.
LACAC not interested at this time.
LACAC Minutes October 20, 1998
Financial Report Linda reported we still had $4,075.50, unchanged since June.
19 books at $10.00 each had been sold. Bills outstanding are:
$25.00 Orono Fair space
$27.00 Purchase of two reference books
$ 4.00 Buttons
98-34 Linda moved adoption of her report and that the bdlls be paid Vic Seconded_
Carried
?rage 2
Proposed Mandate By-law Isabel discussed the proposed By-law. Former member, had
talked about a mandate and the proposal is based on a $ample from the Ministry.
Jeff referred to "Cultural Heritage Landscapes" - handle through Provincial Guidelines.
Vic suggested that proposed renovations to heritage builldings should be reviewed. boy
LACAC. In the fourth point under LACAC Responsibii6ides: change Council to
Municipality, should cover this aspect: To advise and mist the Municipality on tetters
relating to......
98-35 Moved by Daviel, Seconded by Nancy, that the proposed By -Law as amended bye
approved.
Carried
CHO Membership This is due for renewal.
98-36 Moved by Nancy, Seconded by Bill that LACAC membership in CHO be rene–m,ed.
Carried
Carter's Bakery. A request for building permit for renovations to the interior of :L --
store has been received. The proposal is that it should be restored. The tin cei�- is
designated and will not be affected.
98-37 Moved by Nancy, Seconded by David, that LACAC approve the restoration cr rhe
interior of the building.
Carried
Vic Suppan reported on the May seminar he had attended on, storefront consenamon
projects. Communities have recognized the importance of the wish of people to prr--serve
downtown storefront because of the views. Vic describtt:d the process of a storei:o-nt
maintenance template to assist in making storefronts mere attractive commercially.
Designations McKnight House on Baseline Road west ,:)f Courtice Road is still lbe_uig
reviewed.
LACAC Minutes October 20, 1998 Page 3
Vic had again talked to the Taylors on Mill Street in Newcastle - still
thinking about it.
Reference was made to the Log House now located in the Darlington
Provincial Park. Should this be on the Primary List? To be reviewed at
the November 17 Meeting.
Bowmanville Book Janie Dodds asked if another meeting should be held regarding the
book. Jane Rowe suggested that the book committee's suggestions should be discussed.
Bill outlined his view of the history of the book committee regarding Bowmanville
heritage buildings, pointing out LACAC's responsibility for final approval. It is suggested
that spiral binding would be preferable. This allows the book to be opened easily
without cracking the binding and losing pages.
Bill presented information regarding prices:
Mothersill Printing - $7.87 per copy for 1,000. Plus GST. The cost for additional
100s: $4.73 per copy.
James Publishing - $16.68 per copy for 1,000 with no reduction for additional
quantities.
Orono Printing not yet contacted.
In any case, the binding will make a difference. Package should be ready for the
November meeting.
Cover design - needs a Bowmanville focus. Crest of the former town of
Bowmanville has been suggested.
Vic suggested the former Ontario Bank for the cover and that the book be called
Bowmanville - The Brick Town.
Discussion about including the secondary list of heritage buildings as well as a list
of those remaining on the primary list. Members asked for suggestions.
Bill Paterson returned the master book of the Heritage Buildings of Darlington
Township, January, 1986, as well as the Bowmanville Book. Janie wished to review the
Darlington book.
Bill moved adjournment.
NEXT MEETING
NEWCASTLE VILLAGE COMMUNITY HALL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1998
7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL INFORMATION I-6
THE CORPORATION _
OF THE
TOWN OF CALEDON �
Box 1000, Caledon East, Ontario. LON 1 E0 Telephone:
905-584-2272
1-800-303-2546 i
October 26, 1998
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Mr. Alan Tonks
Moderator
Office of the GTA Moderator
1000 Murray Ross Parkway
Downsview, Ontario MW 2P3
Dear Mr. Tonks:
RE: Position Statement of the Council of the Town of Caledon
Bill 56, The Greater Toronto Services Board Act
Council at its meeting held on October 5, 1998 received a report from the Chief
Administrative Officer and the Town Solicitor regarding the above noted matter.
Enclosed is a copy of the reports for your information.
Yoursl7ly,
Marjory Morden, A.M.C.T.
Town Clerk
Ends.
Cc Mr. Rob Milligan, Office for the Greater Toronto Area.
Region of Peel, Clerk's Department
City of Mississauga, Clerk's Department
City of Brampton, Clerk's Department
Township of Brock, Clerk's Department
Municipality of Clarington, Clerk's Department
Town of East Gwillimbury, Clerk's Department
Town of Georgina, Clerk's Department
Town of Halton Hills, Clerk's Department
Town of Milton, Clerk's Department
Township of Scugog, Clerk's Department
Township of King, Clerk's Department
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Clerk's Department
Mr. Tom Bulloch, Caledon Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Alf Richmond, Caledon Governance Committee
FAX 905-584-4325 0 FIRE DEPT. FAX 905-584-1477
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Town of Caledon W-539-98
Date: October 5, 1998
Moved by: \\ Y Seconded by:
RESOLVED THAT Chief Administrative Officer Memo re: Position Statement of the
Council of the Town of Caledon re: Bill 56, The Greater Toronto Services Board Act,
Town Solicitor Report 98-20, similarly on Bill 56, be received.
Mayor:
Cart' d Lost
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
Town of Caledon
DATE: October 06, 1998
TO: The Mayor and Members of Council
FROM: Bill Winegard, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Position Statement of the Council of the Town of Caledon
Re: Bill 56: The Greater Toronto Services Board Act
The Province has offered
proposed GTSB legislation— municipalities B I 56 comment
Atached is a Caledon response yours
consideration.
As a result of a meeting on Friday with Alan Tonks there will likely be some
additions and alterations to this memorandum.
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October 6, 1998
POSITION STATEMENT OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CALEDON
Re: Bill 56: The Greater Toronto Services Board Act
1.1 The Council of the Town of Caledon disagrees fundamentally with the Greater
Toronto Services Board concept as portrayed in Bill 56. The GTSB will be a
new and excessive level of government and burden to the property tax base in
the Greater Toronto Area.
1.2 Caledon Council continues to prefer the alternative of a Provincially -sponsored
Coordinating Committee with political representation from both the municipal and
Provincial levels, backed by strong staff support from both levels. Such a
Coordinating Committee should have influence but not -direct authority.
In the event that the Government of Ontario persists to the passage of Bill 56,
the Council of the Town of Caledon believes that the Bill should be amended as
follows:
2.1 The Bill should recognize rural and agricultural concerns and stipulate that the -
GTSB create a Rural Affairs Standing Committee, which would include one
representative from each of the rural municipalities in the GTA, which
municipalities would be named in the Bill.
2.2 The Bill should require this Rural Affairs Standing Committee to recommend to
the GTSB a GTA Countryside Strategy.
2.2B The Bill should recognize Agriculture and Tourism in Economic Development
Standing Committee mandate.
2.3 The Bill should state that one of the objects of the GTSB is to promote the
diversity of communities within the Greater Toronto Area, and to sustain the
distinctive cultural, environmental and economic character and needs of each
community.
2.4 The Bill should stipulate that any standing Committee created by the GTSB must
contain at least one representative from among the named rural municipalities.
Each member of Standing Committees should have one vote; Standing
Committees should meet regularly and make recommendations to GTSB.
3.1 The Bill should define the term "weighted assessment", and should require the
GTSB to modify the apportionment of costs for any service delivered by the
GTSB on the basis of the level of that service provided to each municipality.
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Re: Bill 56: The Greater Toronto Services Board Act
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4.1 The Bill should permit any of the named rural municipalities within the GTA to
give notice at any time prior to December 31, 2001 that it intends to terminate its
membership in the GTSB and the GTA, without penalty. Each such municipality
should be given the right to opt out of the GTSB one year from the giving of
notice.
5.1 The Bill should give GT Transit access to a specified proportion of the Provincial
tire and gasoline tax in order to fulfill its mandate to reduce pressure for road
transportation infrastructure. GT Transit should not be funded from property tax.
6.1 The Bill should require the GTSB to promulgate a coordinated Vision of the
Greater Toronto Area as the basis for specific infrastructure strategies.
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TOWN SOLICITOR REPORT 98-20
Date: October 05, 1998
To: The Mayor and Members of Council
From: J. David Ostler, Town Solicitor
RE: Proposed Greater Toronto Services Board Act (Bill 56)
Subsection 22(1) of Bill 56 states that the GTSB may adopt "strategies for
municipalities within the GTA with respect to the provision and optimal use
of infrastructure." This subsection would allow the GTSB to adopt, for
example, a sanitary sewer strategy for Mississauga and Brampton or a
water servicing strategy for Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. The
legislation governing regional municipalities gives the Regional Council
the power to make decisions with respect to the provision of sewer and
water services in Peel. There would therefore seem to be the potential for
conflict between the role of the GTSB and the role of the Regional Council
in the case of sewer and water services.
If the role of the GTSB is to be to promote and facilitate co-ordinated
decision-making among the municipalities in the GTA, as is stated in
Section 3 of Bill 56, then it should only be able to adopt infrastructure
strategies that affect more than one municipality, be it upper or lower tier,
having jurisdiction over the infrastructure that is the subject of a particular
strategy. Thus, the GTSB could not adopt a strategy with respect to
sanitary sewers for only Peel or any of the area municipalities within Peel,
but it could adopt a sanitary sewer strategy that affected both Peel and
Halton. Likewise, the GTSB could not adopt a strategy with respect to
regional roads in just Peel, but it could adopt a strategy with respect to
local roads for Mississauga and Brampton.
Section 37 of Bill 56 requires that the GTSB "in exercising any authority
that affects a planning matter" have regard for the Provincial Policy
Statements issued under the Planning Act. The words in this section give
rise to two concerns as noted below:
(a) While there would not seem to be anything wrong with the GTSB
having regard for the PPS, there is a need to gain a better
understanding of the authority that the GTSB may exercise that
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October 05, 1998
affects a planning matter, and more particularly how that authority
will relate to the power that municipalities have under the Planning
Act to adopt official plans and to make other decisions with respect
to planning matters.
(b) This section also raises the question of why the GTSB, in
exercising authority that affects a planning matter, is only required
to have regard for the PPS, and not for official plans adopted by
municipalities within the GTA, particularly where those official plans
are in conformity with the PPS.
3. During a meeting with Alan Tonks in the Mayor's office on October 3, he
agreed that for the GTSB to effectively carry out its legislative mandate, it
will need to have a vision for the GTA, and he urged Caledon to promote
such a vision. Those in attendance from the Town told Mr. Tonks that
such a vision would have to be all-inclusive, in that it would not only have
to recognize and provide for the objectives of the urban and suburban
municipalities, but also the agricultural, environmental and other
objectives of the rural municipalities, as well as their economic interests.
Obviously there would be some difficulties associated with either Caledon
or any other municipality within the GTA attempting to formulate and
obtain agreement on a vision; that would seem to be a task that might be
better left to the GTSB itself as one of its first priorities. In his
memorandum of October 6, the Chief Administrative Officer suggested
that Bill 56 should require the GTSB to promulgate a co-ordinated vision
for the GTA as the basis for specific infrastructure strategies; perhaps this
proposed addition to Bill 56 should be expanded to require the GTSB to
formulate a vision to guide all of its activities.
avid Ostler, Town Solicitor
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COUNCIL;INFORMATION I-10
BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM BOARD MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 14TH. 1998
PRESENT: A. Bark; C. Morgan; L. Paradis; T. Tufts; M. Novak; S. Leetooze, W. Fehr
C. Taws; E. Logan
REGRETS: G. Ashton; J. Schell; D. McKenzie
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Arnold Bark, at 7:00pm
He welcomed new Member, Tim Tufts, to our Board.
2. Motion - to adopt the agenda as presented.
Moved by C. Morgan
2"" T. Tufts carried "M
3. Motion - to approve the September 9`h, 1998 Board Meeting Minutes as
presented.
Moved by -M. Novak
2"" L. Paradis Carried
Millennium Grant
A discussion was held on suitable projects for the Millennium Grant. The Finance
Committee will meet on October 21" to discuss this grant.
Mesh Fencing/New Path
The secretary reported (via Dianne McKenzie) that the mesh fencing on the North side; nas
been r emoved. Also, the trees, shrubs and stumps have been removed from the Nor_. _side
of the Potting Shed and the new path installed.
Wedding Photos
Charles put before the Board several changes and additions to the Wedding Photos
Booking Form. He suggested that, due to the renovations that have taken place on :hl–
Museum
eMuseum grounds, we now charge $25.00 for Outdoor Wedding Photos and he reques:.ed
that a maximum be placed on the number of wedding guests allowed for Weddings eic— at
the Museum.
The Board agreed to the new charge for Outdoor Wedding Photos and agreed to a
maximum of 25 guests at weddings. Also, due to the extra work involved for wedeln__
(e.g. placing chairs, moving furniture), that the rental rate be $125.00 for the first hour - and
$75.00 per additional hour. Bookings after 6pm will cost $225.00 per hour. These :eels
will be reviewed in 1999.
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Motion - that a $25.00 fee be implemented for Outdoor Wedding Phorus ..
— Moved by L. Paradis
— 2nd M. Novak carried 98.1% w
Motion - that a fee of $125.00 be charged for Weddings for the first hour., and
$75.00 per additional hour, with a maximum of 25 guests.
— Moved by S. Leetooze
2nd W. Fehn carried
Motion - that the fee for Weddings be $225.00 per hour after bpm.
— Moved by W. Fehn
— 2nd C. Morgan carried OWN
OS
Motion - to note on the Wedding Photo Booking Form that the Mu---e**mi has no
control over parking or outside conditions.
— Moved by L. Paradis
2nd W. Fehn carried�P
ROM Dinosaur Exhibit
Charles reported that he has asked Ontario Hydro to sponsor the ROM Dingy**-
Traveling Exhibit. This exhibit will cost approx $1,500. The trailer is 64' longaund-meedsa
hydro outlet. Discussions were held on where it could be placed, as there is lid space
in the Museum driveway. Several options were the Clarington Mall, the local tlitre
parking lot, Central School or the Museum grounds. Charles had several datte&- awvailable in
1999, and it was suggested that he check it will not be on exhibit in this irnmed'iau--e area
during those dates. Charles will report back at the next Board Meeting.
Motion - to book the ROM Dinosaur Traveling Exhibit for 1999 if a su®onsor is
affirmed.
Moved by M. Novak
2nd T. Tufts carried 98.,b. t}7
Bus Trip
Charles reported that the Bus/Cruise Trip was a success, with a sold out bus
5. CORRESPONDENCE:
Motion - to accept the correspondence for information.
Moved by W. Fehn
2nd L. Paradis carried 98 ll_.UB;
6. PRESENTATION OF OCTOBER 1998 BILLS
Motion - to acknowledge payment of October 1998 bills.
Moved by M. Novak
2nd W. Fehn carried
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7. FINANCE & PLANNING Ct-tMMITTEE REPg=)RT:
Motion - to approve the Tinanec Committee Report as presented.
Moved by S. L::etooze
2nd '7 Tufts carried
COLLECTIONS COMMIT` UEREPORT:
Nothing to report.
PROPERTY COMMITTEE REPORT:
Clayton reported on the Inspec:uon Report complerted by Dianne and him on October 7d'.
— He reported that the house is in good shape, excepr for the front upper verandah. Fizz feels
that is a safety hazard and shouud be taken down umtil the Spring when it will be repiaaced
and a cover put over where the posts were.
— There is a hornets nest on the Fast side of the belvedere that should be removed.
— The eavestroughing needs to be: cleaned.
— The plaster ceiling in the bathrmom is in danger offfidhg down.
— There is a water spot on the ceiiiing in the Doll Gaili°ery, which he thinks is getting biggger.
Tulips and daffodils have been.ytlanted ready for the Spring and Dianne requested th=-the
water be turned off and the hoses brought in.
The secretary Will contact FredMorvath, Town Facility Manager, re the above probhhmis.
8.
9.
Motion - to accept the E'roperty Committer Report for information.
Moved by W. Wehn
2nd S. Leetooze carried
CURATOR'S OCTOBER 1Q,98 REPORT:
The Curator reported 612 visitmrs to the Museum During the month of October.
Motion -
to approve the Curator's Reporr for information.
Moved by C.l'dorgan
2nd Paradis
FRIENDS OF MUSEUM R—EPORT
Nothing to report.
10. NEW BUSINESS.
carried �
Free Fall
Free Fall will be held on Friday.. October 16`s, 6:3-41opm to 8:30pm. We will be service
cider and donuts and Warner :viill be playing the.piiano. We also have Andrea Mesh- os
doing a wool spinning demonsatration and we will nave a Beanie Baby promotion. -ne
Board are invited to help with security.
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Annlcfest
Applefest is on Saturday, October 17'h and the Clarington Museums (Bowmanville and
Clarke) will have a booth promoting the museums and selling raffle tickets. Dianne and
the secretary will be selling baked apples and hot custard at the Museum. We will also
have the Beanie Baby promotion.
Player Piano
The Curator inquired into whether the Board is still interested in restoring the Dominion
Organ & Piano Factory player piano. The Board requested two estimates and the Curator
will report back at the next Board Meeting.
11. Motion - to adjourn at 8:38pm.
— Moved by A. Bark carried'=3
BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM
CURATOR'S REPORT
OCTOBER 1998
October 6: Back from holidays
Clarke Museum borrowed five card tables for their Chair Caning Workshop.
Man in to check boilers. Sent following recommendations to Fred Horvath:
1) Need indoor/outdoor thermostat.
2) Insulation on pipes to radiators
3) New thermostats
New reproduction toys in attic.
October 9: Anna Blake and I resorted clothing collection at Hampton.
Met with Jennifer Stone, of Statesman, re article on old post office.
October 10: "Friends of Bowmanville" borrowed slide show for presentation to promote
downtown murals.
Wedding Photos, 35pp.
Wedding Photos, 21pp.
October 14: Knox Christian School, slide show and historical talk, 27pp.
October 15: Bill and Rob from Town sprayed wasp nests. Rob later cleaned out
eavestrpughing.
Met with Mrs. Falls, Central School, to discuss new educational programme.
October 16: Free Fall. Our annual evening event. Andrea Mesgaros and friend did a wool
spinning demonstration and Warner Fehn provided the music. Thanks to the
Board Members who helped, 80pp.
October 17: Applefest. We had a joint booth downtown with Clarke Museum. We sold raffle
tickets. Ellen and Dianne sold an apple dessert from the Museum. We also ran a
Beanie Baby promotion, which attracted a lot of visitors. Outreach 600pp.
Museum Event 100pp.
Girl Guide tour. Tour arrived early and Val had to handle it herself. She did an
excellent job, 3Opp.
Wedding + wedding photos, 45pp.
October 20: New Quilt Display and Harry Allin Exhibit finished. Also working on project to
get the ROM's Dinosaur Museumobile here for the last two weeks of May in
1999.
October 21: Lawn mower had to be repaired. Ken found a local man to do the repairs and it
runs better, but is worn out and must be replaced next year.
I gave a presentation at the Bowmanville Teddy Bear Club, which meets at the
Museum every month. I talked about the Museum's collection and my own, 14pp.
Finance Committee Meeting.
October 22: Bowmanville Senior Public School, Walking Tour, 28pp.
Newcastle & District Historical Society borrowed a number of toys for display at
Newcastle Town Hall Anniversz�ry.
October 23: Attended breakfast meeting at Town Hall re Tourism & Promotion. The meeting
was a good effort to exchange ideas, but the promotion ideas discussed were all
very expensive.
Attended lecture in Oshawa for the Genealogy Fair.
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A,P:z
October 24: Had booth at Genealogy Fair at Oshawa Library, 100pp. Ellen worked at the
Museum.
October 27: Senior Public School, Walking tour, 28pp.
Central School, new programme on machines, utilizing the tin toys in the attic,
l Opp.
Strathaven Manor, Doll Lecture, 30pp.
October 28: Volunteer, Lois Whitfield, in to work in Archives.
Central School, Machine Programme, IOpp.
Central School, Machine Programme, 13pp.
October 30: Ken and I took in air conditioners and replaced the screens in the doors.
October 31: Tom Lincoln in to look over Dlaver piano. He will be sending an estimate shortly.
Charles D. Taws
Curator
1997
1998- -- -
Adults
18
$36.00
Adults
15
$30.00
Family
(4) 16
$16.00
Family
(6) 24
$24.00,
Children
8
$8.00
Children
6
$6.00-
6.00-Seniors
Seniors
7
$7.00
Seniors
16
$16.00
ADMISSIONS
49
$67.00
ADMISSIONS
61
$76.00'
DOOR DONATIONS
$23.48
DOOR DONATIONS
$104.95
UNPAID VISITORS
170
UNPAID VISITORS
426
MEMBERSHIP /
NVEDDING VISITORS
ARtt > p,1 A
.u. e
302
3,031
MEMBERSHIP /
WEDDING VISITORS
NEM T(? I TE
289
s
3,814
OUTREACH
1347
OUTREACH
956
BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM BOARD
WEDDING PHOTO POLICY
I, Only those individuals BEINC PHOTOGRAPHED are permitted in the Museum.
All others must wait outside or proceed to their hall.
2. The cost of reserving/usage of the Museunt's INTERIOR for the purpose ofportraits is
$75.00per, hour, non-refundable Bookntgs nftcr 6.O1lpnt will cost $200 0(1,par hour, non
refurilalile:.
3. The cost of reserving/usage of the Museum's GROUNDS for the purpose of portraits is
$25.00 per hour, non-refundable.
4. Small INTERIOR WEDDING SERVICES nuxy also be held at the Museum. The rental
rate is $125.00 for the first hour, and $75.00 per additional hour, non-refundable. A !unit
of twenty five guests observed be strictly observe13ookngs after OOpnt wdl cost $225 UD:
parhOttr, rtttte-afundnbla
5. Payment must be received and an application form filled out and signed prior to the
must
required date.
6. The party will be held liable for the replacement of any object damaged or misplaced
during their visit to lite Museum.
7. Your allotted time begins front your time booked If your. time of arrival is going to
change, please advise the Museum in advance (9D5x¢;2�,O:�3 );
8. Smoking, food, alcoholic beverages, candles and confetti are prohibited on Museum
prentises. (Municipality of Clarington By -Laws). Smoking is permitted outside only.
9. Interior photographs are permitted only in the parlour, dining room, conservatory and
upstairs hallway. The upper floor balcony and bedrooms are strictly "off-lirttits ".
10. Please remember that this is a museum and some or our artifacts are irreplaceable.
Il. Please ask a staff member for assistance if it is necessary to move furniture and/or
artifacts. Furniture must be returned to its original position when the photography
session has been completed.
12. It is the signer's responsibility to inform the people of their part about the above
conditions.
13. We have no control over outside conditions or parking.
Above are the conditions which apply in respect to the Botvntnnville Museum Board's Policy
No.114 governing WEDDING PHOTOS. By making payment the party automatically assumes
responsibility and agrees to the ternts listed above. —
WEDDING PHOTO DATE: .................................................................
WEDDING PHOTO TIME: ................................................................... ****-** ....
NAME:.....................................................PHONE#:.....................................
PHOTOGRAPHER: ...........................................................................................
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: ...........................................................................
PPLICANT:...........................................................................
SIGNATURE FOR MUSEUM:........................................DATE:..........................
COUNCIL INFORMATION
GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE FULL AUTHORITY
OCTOBER 15, 1998
FA 9/98
1. Welcome and Call to Order:
The Chair called the Full Authority meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. and welc=ed all in
attendance.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Delanty, John Lindsay, Forrest Rowde_r., Murray
Weppler, Larry Hall, John Mutton, Charlie Trim
ALSO PRESENT: Linda Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasi mr
Mark Peacock, Watershed Engineer
Warren Coulter, Engineering Technician
George Elgear, General Superintendent
ABSENT WITH
REGRETS: Roseanna Vachon, Ray Benns, Neal Cathcart, Dar ])ell
ALSO ABSENT: Jim Hunt
2. Disclosure of Interest:
None.
3. Minutes of Last Meeting:
FA 105/98
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
John Mutton
Forrest Rowden
THAT the minutes of September 17, 1998 be approved as amended.
CARRIED.
4 Adoption of the Agenda:
The Chair advised that an additional staff report was included as well — permits
approved by the Chair and additional correspondence from Hope Towns-ia and Mr.
Jack Foote.
Minutes FA 9/98 - October 15, 1998 - Z
FA 106/98
MOVED BY: Peter Delanty
SECONDED BY: John Lindsay
THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.
CARRIED.
5. New Business:
a) Application for Permit Extension (Mr. Dave Tredree) - staff report
The Watershed Engineer presented the staff report and updated the Board n-erraber-s
on the activities at the Tredree property. The report listed the deficencies on she_
Murray Weppler raised a concern in regards to the Slater Street encmnce- Forrrest
Rowden asked whether the deficiencies could be addressed by Nowemibo 15"' to
which staff replied the deficiencies would be cleared up by October 31„ 199&
FA 107/98
MOVED BY: Peter Delanty
SECONDED BY: John Lindsay
THAT an extension to permit application 148/90-376-0698 be approved forr !he vvmrks-
as applied by 902767 Ontario Ltd., (Mr. Dave Tredree), until November 15,, 1995; for
the proposed filling and grading in a regulated area located at Pat Lots
Concession 1, Plan 39R-621 & Plan 39R-1312, subject to the follovrng ca-�ditiorts in
accordance with Ontario Regulation 148/90, R.R.O. 1990, as amer-ded t:)y Oruro
Regulation 498/93:
1) That all outstanding site deficiencies (as outlined in staff report d.-EDd O=ber 15,
1998) be completed prior to October 31, 1998.
2) That all existing conditions and requirements as per permit 14-S/90-376-069-8
issued June 19, 1998 be maintained with the granting of a permit tersio-1.
3) That the $10,000.00 security (certified cheque) remain in place u7 --dl ail wDrks are
completed on the site to the satisfaction of the GRCA.
4) That should concerns develop as the result of any fill placed, -1a ovv-ier shal'i
immediately undertake to resolve the concern to the satisfaction o; GRC. ; 57:a'
5) That staff report dated October 15, 1998, and correspon-derice =om
applicant's engineer be forwarded to the Council of Hamilton Towr�s;-iip.
CARRIED.
The General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer identified that the next mina c- the FrLill
Authority was November 19'h, 1998 and therefore the date of the ex-er:sior s-,ouid be
amended to coincide with the meeting.
Minutes FA 9/98 - October 15, 1998 Page 3
FA 108/98
MOVED BY: Peter Delanty _
SECONDED BY: John Lindsay
THAT resolution FA 107/98 be rescinded.
CARRIED.
Some further questions were asked by members. The concerns as outlined in Mr.
Graham's letter were queried by Peter Delanty. Murray also asked about the fill
blocking the ditch and raised a concern that should it be blocked during the winter
there was the potential for localized flooding.
FA 109/98
MOVED BY: John Lindsay
SECONDED BY: John Mutton
THAT an extension to permit application 148/90-376-0698 be approved .for the works
as applied by 902767 Ontario Ltd., (Mr. Dave Tredree), until November 19, 1998, for
the proposed filling and grading in a regulated area located at Part Lots 13-15,
Concession 1, Plan 39R-621 & Plan 3913-1312, subject to the following conditions in
accordance with Ontario Regulation 148/90, R.R.O. 1990, as amended by Ontario
Regulation 498/93:
1) That all outstanding site deficiencies (as outlined in staff report dated October 15,
1998) be completed prior to October 31, 1998.
2) That all existing conditions and requirements as per permit 148/90-376-0698
issued June 19, 1998 be maintained with the granting of a permit extension.
3) That the $10,000.00 security (certified cheque) remain in place until all works are
completed on the site to the satisfaction of the GRCA.
4) That should concerns develop as the result of any fill placed, the owner shall
immediately undertake to resolve the concern to the satisfaction of GRCA staff.
5) That staff report dated October 15, 1998, and correspondence from the
applicant's engineer be forwarded to the Council of Hamilton Township.
CARRIED.
6. Delegations:
None.
7. Business Arising from Minutes
a) Communications Co-ordinator position
The members raised concerns about hiring a consultant as opposed to a staff person
to carry out the duties. The General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer explained that it
was not the intention of staff to necessarily fill the position with a consultant but to
Minutes FA 9/98 - October 15, 1998 Page 4
meet with the individual to discuss thoughts on the type of individual that could fill the
position. The Chair asked for clarification of the duty of re-establishing the
Foundation.
FA 110/98
MOVED BY: John Lindsay
SECONDED BY: Forrest Rowden
THAT the Full Authority receive the staff report on the communications co-ordinator
and staff be instructed to meet with Mr. Marskell and report back to the Full Authority
after that meeting.
CARRIED.
8. Chair Remarks
He informed the members that he would be attending the A.D. Latornell Symposium
along with many of the staff. He also reported on the salmon problem that had
occurred in the Ganaraska River recently and reported that to clean up the problem
had been quite costly for the Town of Port Hope.
The General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer reported that a promotional video was being
produced by Cable 10 on the Ganaraska Forest Centre.
9. Business from Board Members
John Mutton thanked staff for all of the time put into the Lishman proposal. He
informed the members that the rezoning was approved by the Region of Durham in a
21 to 5 vote.
10. Correspondence
a) Item FA #57 - Staff informed the members that this situation has been
forwarded to MNR legal services. The members requested that further discussion
on this matter take place in camera, as it may be a legal matter, at the end of the
meeting.
b) Item FA #58
FA 111/98
MOVED BY: John Mutton
SECONDED BY: Charlie Trim
THAT the staff meet with representatives and staff from Municipality of Clarington at
their earliest convenience to clarify allocation of funds from Region of
Durham/Municipality of Clarington Reserve.
CARRIED.
Minutes FA 9/98 — October 15, 1998 Page 5
c) Item FA #60 - The members discussed the correspondence from the Township of
Hope. The members discussed the grace period suggested and did not totally support
any extension being given and that perhaps this should simply be forwarded to the
Mining and Lands Commission. The members did not want this seen as a precedent
setting move by giving an extension when all municipalities had been notified of the
levy amounts back in December of 1997. It was noted that there was no written
correspondence from the township indicating a decrease in the 1998 levy. The
members were informed that another municipality had suggested a similar decrease to
another conservation authority but prior to the matter going to the Mining and Lands
Commission, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs wrote the municipality and indicated it
was not permitted to pass the provincial reduction to the municipalities on to the
Conservation Authorities. The members asked if this was the feeling of all the
members of Hope Township council and the response was that this was unknown.
The Board also expressed concern that the representative from Hope Township was
not at this evenings meeting to comment on council's position.
FA 112/98
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
John Lindsay
Forrest Rowden
THAT a letter be forwarded to the Township of Hope stating that payment of the
1998 levy in full is expected by October 31", 1998 and should the monies not be
received by this date the Authority will request the Mining and Lands Commissioner to
issue an order confirming the municipality requirements in paying the levy as per
Section 27(13) of the Conservation Authorities Act.
CARRIED.
c) Item FA #61 - The members raised concerns in regards to the intensive
farming issue and requested that a letter by sent to the MPP's voicing these
concerns of the potential impact on the watershed.
FA113/98
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY
Peter Delanty
John Lindsay
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority direct a letter to the local
MPP's expressing concerns with regards to environmental impacts of intensive
farming and the potential effect it may have on the watershed. Copies of the
letter should be forwarded to OFA, OMAFRA, MNR and MOEE.
CARRIED.
FA 113/98
MOVED BY: Peter Delanty
SECONDED BY: John Lindsay
Minutes FA 9/98 — October 15, 1998 Page 6
THAT the correspondence be noted and file.
CARRIED.
John Lindsay informed the members that Whitehall would not be located in the
Cobourg Conservation area as the Cobourg parks and recreation department did not
feel this was a suitable site.
11. Applications under Ontario Regulation 148/90•
Permit approved by Executive:
a) 148/90-400-09/98 (Mr. Robert Langille, Municipality of Clarington)
b) 148/90-401-10/98 (Mr. Ron Little, Hamilton Township)
c) 148/90-402-10/98 (to be brought forward in November)
d) 148/90-403-10/98 (Consumers Gas Company Ltd., Municipality of Clarington)
e) 148/90-404-10/98 (Northumberland County Public Works, Hope Township)
f) 148/90-A05-10/98 (Donna Machon, Town of Cobourg)
FA 114/98
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Charlie Trim
Forrest Rowden
THAT the permits approved by the executive be received for information.
CARRIED.
Permits requiring Full Authority discussion:
None.
12. Committee Reports
a) Millennium Committee
Peter Delanty delivered the minutes from the meetings. The members were informed
that the committee were going ahead and formatting a project to be located at the
administration building.
b) Forest Recreation Users Committee
FA 114/98
MOVED BY: John Mutton
SECONDED BY: Charlie Trim
THAT the Full Authority approve the minutes of the Forest Recreational Users
Committee of September 24, 1998.
CARRIED.
Minutes FA 9/98 — October 15, 1998 Page 7
13. Other Business:
FA 114/98
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
John Lindsay
Peter Delanty
THAT the Full Authority move in camera.
CARRIED.
FA 115/98
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Murray Weppler
Forrest Rowden
THAT the Full Authority move out camera.
CARRIED.
FA 116/98
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Murray Weppler
Peter Delanty
THAT the Full Authority follow the advice of staff and revisit the issue next meeting.
CARRIED.
14. Adjourn:
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. on a motion by John Lindsay.
CHAIR _ 6ENERAL MANAGER/
SECRETARY -TREASURER
COUNCIL INFORMATION I-15
NOTES OF MEETING
Blue Circle Cement
Community Relations Committee
Date: Monday October 19, 1998
7Yme: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Blue Circle Technical Centre
Attendance: David Ashcroft, Port Darlington Community Associatio--
Mavis Carlton, Port Darlington Community Association
Kathlynn Hoch, Aspen Springs Community Association
Anthony Skinner, Aspen Springs Community Associatiom
Lynn Davidson, Blue Circle Cement
Peter Graham, Blue Circle Aggregates
Frank Ierfino, Municipality of Clarington
Cynthia Strike, Municipality of Clarington
1. Review and Adoption of Notes
The Notes from September 24m 1998 were examined. Two revisions were made.
The Notes were adopted, as amended.— -- -- - - -- -
-M. Carlton, not Candee Forrest will attend the meetings whem(Glenda Gies is
absent. Candee only attended the last meeting on behalf of Maes.
-K. Hoch indicated that a request for an independent study of tbu-- plant's
emissions was made.
2. Site Tour
The site tour originally scheduled for October 8' was canceller. It was
rescheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 1998, from 5 p.m. to 6 z.m.
3. A Video Presentation- "A New Storage, The Making of Portland Cement"
The video provided an overview on the production of cement.
4. Cement Manufacturing at Blue Circle's Bowmanville Planr-
Bowmanville plant is a dry process plant.
-Other materials that BC uses include: silica (sand), aluminum. and iron, which
are imported to the site. Some local sources of these materials include
incinerator ash from Duffin's Creek Water Pollution Control ?'ant and residue
from water softening process from Darlington Nuclear Gene=ng Station.
Neither of these components is stockpiled on the site. They ar= dumped into the
primary crusher with the raw limestone. BC does not pay for these cormponents,
nor do they pay for the trucking.
-Bowmanville fuels the Plant with coal. Diesel fuel is only used when :he kilns
need to be restarted after a shut down. Other fuels used by other cemianm
manufacturers include tires and spent solvents. A change in fuels for ne
Bowmanville Plant would require a change in equipment. It would also require
approval from The Ministry of Environment, which may include pre--tonitoring
of emissions, and follow up monitoring to verify safe emissions are st-11 in
place.
The Committee had lengthy discussions about emissions. The Commitee wanted
to know what the emissions were and what the quantities are. On occasion.
particulate matter has been seen on the lawns in the Aspen Springs cotmmunity.
Residents suspect it comes from Blue Circle. They want to know what it is and
whether it causes problems to human health and vegetation. It was suggested
that study or survey be undertaken to find out where the particulate matter is
coming from and whether it effects health and vegetation. There was some
discussion about retaining an independent person to do a plant and pracem
assessment and report back to the Committee. No conclusion was rea¢$ted_
The Committee decided to investigate the existing information on emitasions,
dust and air quality. If the information gathered was unsatisfactory them the
Committee can decide if an independent study should be undertaken.
ACTION: L. Davidson agreed to see what studies had been prepared and what
information was available, including the MSDS data sheets.
ACTION: C. Strike agreed to see if there was any information on the plant's
emissions in the Municipality's possession, including BC's WHIMS mpor-
It was suggested that a representative from Ministry of Environment Lrye invitend
to a meeting and explain the monitoring process and what is on recorc with
respect to emissions, etc.
ACTION: C. Strike agreed to contact and invite someone from the Msnis= w
the next meeting.
K. Hoch noted that the new trees on Westside Drive are dying.
ACTION: F. Ierfino agreed to look into whether the trees where planned
according to municipal specs and whether they died because they were poor
stock, improperly planted etc.
6. Prioritizing the Issues
The Committee prioritized the issues, as discussed at the last meeting
1. Air quality, emissions and dust
2. Vibrations, blasting and cracked basements
3. Noise, diesel smells and scheduled removal of overburden
4. Dock operations, expansion and screening
5. Schedule of works as it relates to the Principles of Understanding
6. Noise from plant, crushers etc
7. Shoreline erosion
Air
Notes prepared by David Ashcroft. f t% r= i 3 €BLITIOCT;;
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
Atomic Energy Control Board
98-29
AECB ANNOUNCES RECENT DECISIONS
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�Aw FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
stl n .. November 6, 1998
"5 ver L, iA. i
OTTAWA —The Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) today announced the following
licensing decisions. Documents related to AECB decisions are available to the public at the Board's
Ottawa offices.
Power Reactor
The Board approved the renewal of the operating licence for Ontario Hydro's Darlington Nuclear
Generating Station, near Bowmanville, Ontario, for a period of two years ending November 30, 2000.
Uranium Mine
An amendment to the operating licence was approved for the Cameco Corporation's Key La ere
Mine in northern Saskatchewan_ This amendment would allow for the conversion of the Deilmann In -Pit
Tailings Management Facility to the subaqueous deposition method; and the construction of ore receamg
and blending facilities for the future processing of McArthur River Project are.
CD
Medical Isotope Reactors
The Board granted the approval required by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited to assemble agd. _
install, on behalf of MDS Nordion, the MAPLE 1 and 2 reactor cores at its Chalk River Labomtories;i
Chalk River, Ontario. .o
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Accelerator
The issuance of a particle accelerator operating licence was approved for Acsion Industries Inc.
at Whiteshell Laboratories, in Pinawa, Manitoba, with a term to December 1, 2002.
Waste Facility
The Board approved the renewal of the radioactive waste management facility operating licence
for the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, with a term to November 30, 2000.
Fuel Facility
The renewal of the fuel facility operating licence was approved for the Calgary Uranium
Recovery Facility of the Earth Sciences Extraction Company witli an expiry date of November 30, 2000.
MDE
Contact; Susan Copeland
Communications Division
(613)992-5544
®,Government Gouvemement
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RURAL ONTARIO MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION
1998 ROMA
Rural Section Executive
Chair
Dan VanLondersele
Councillor, Towship of Delhi
First Vice -Chair
Claude Guillemette
Reeve, Township of Fast Ferris
Second Vice -Chair
Bert Vorstenbosch
Deputy Mayor
Township of West Perth
Zone One
John Walsh, Councillor
Town. of Bosanquet
Zone Two
William French, Councillor
Township of West Perth
Zone Three
Mabel Dougherty
Councillor, County of Brant
Zone Four
Julian Tolls, CAO
Township of Springwater
Zone Five
Jeanne Anthon
Reeve, Townships of Anson,
Hindon & Minden
Zone Six
Lloyd Churchill
Mayor, Town of Bancroft
Zone Seven
Eleanor Renaud
Councillor. Township of Kitley
Zone Eight
Bert Reltsma. Councillor
Township of West Carleton
Zone Nine
Ronald Beauchamp. Councillor
Township of Springer
Member -at -Large
Jack McLachlan
Clerk -Treasurer
Township of Tuckersmith
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Chair's Message
In the last issue I indicated that 1998 would be a "year of unprecendent-
ed change". Now highways are County and Regional Roads, OPP Policing
costs are entering budgets, Provincial Family Benefits Allowance cases are
now part of our social assistance caseload, 850 municipalities are now 643.
Members of the Provincial Parliament are castigating municipal governments for
not using (what amount to be not very useful) tools to defray huge downloaded tax
increases. These increases are thanks to the "Who Does What" transfers, unfair
provincial averaging of education costs and a new assessment act that's transfer-
ring the loss of Farm Tax Rebate and former municipal grant dollars to the resi-
dential and commercial sectors. After realizing that a great majority of municipali-
ties could not use the "tools" without shifting more of a burden to those three
classes and after hearing from a disgruntled business sector, that was being dras-
tically affected by the hastily drawn up new assessment act, the government has
issued yet another hastily drawn up, bandaid solution of "phased in capping" (10,5
and 5). Although municipal input was offered again, none was asked:for and _now
area treasurers are wondering about the administrative nightmare that awaits
them.
Many editorials across the province read the same, Municipal Councillors
Blame Provincial Download and MPP's say tax rates are set too high by
Municipalities because municipal officials are not restructuring. Severely stung
ratepayers, tired of finger pointing, are organizing protests and campaigns in an
effort to lessen their recent tax hike and the closest level of government to
express frustration to, is the municipal level. Our own MPP has suggested that
we in Haldiamnd/Norfolk, who were restructured in 1974, should think about
restructuring again, in the hopes of garnering some of the Restructuring Fund
money available to offset these downloads — but wait, aren't these funds sup-
posed to be used to offset restructuring costs???
In January 1999 another 75 municipalities will become 22; Land
Ambulance and Social Housing transfer costs will become painfully clearer
along With whether or not provincial Public Health regulations will remain, lessen
or increase, now that funding is a municipal responsibility. At the 1998 AMO
Conference Minister Leach said that 1999 would be a more stable year. Well I
guess time will tell!
ROMA Annual Conference Gets Ready
"1999 Stability — Reality or Dream?"
Given all of the above we'd like you to think about attending our upcoming
67th Annual ROMA Conference at Toronto's Royal York from February 7th to
10th, 1999, when all three provincial party leaders will be invited to share their
views and answer your questions in anticipation of a 1999 Provincial Election.
Not only will this be the first in the years conference circuit but it will also be the
last ROMA conference of the century and discussions among delegates facing
the challenges of the dawn of a new miltenium can only be positive.
Plan to attend popular events like the Ministers Open Forum and fire off
your own question or learn from the response of other queries. Attend informative
Rural Review produced by the Rural Ontario Municipal Association
Please fax your comments and ideas.to (905) 797-3072
workshops and plenary sessions on ongoing and, future
downloading costs and how to cope:
Come and contribute to ROMA's restructuring. In
response to last years resolutions and since we have a
decreasing number of municipalities there will be a sur-
veyed discussion about a possible joint ROMA/OGRA
conference in 2000 and what you'd like to see in it.
We hope that you will choose to be a Rural vot-
ing delegate under the new AMO structure. We will need
candidates for our five new Rural Caucus directors to the
AMO Board, (candidates municipalities must be mem-
bers of AMO), as well we'll need candidates for our tradi-
tional zone representatives on the ROMA executive.
Plan to attend, mark your calendars and send in
your registration today and take advantage of the early
bird price. Enclosed please find additional conference
registration material. We ask that you complete it as
soon as possible, with special attention paid to which
Zone you belong to. (See attached Zone Map).
It has been an extremely busy time for your
ROMA Board dealing with cross provincial phone calls
and mutiple meetings per week In Toronto. We've heard
from many of you and we thank you for your input and
support. -ROMA will always be there for the "rural
voice".A
November 20th Workshop
to Deal with Large Livestock Barns
Over the last several months the establishment
of large. livestock barns has dominated. planning discus-
sfons in many rural municipalities. The result has been
numberous initiatives at the federal, provincial and
municipal level. Some townships have established the
requirement for Nutrient Management Plans, others have
passed interim control by-laws and even more grapple
with this issue, not being sure what to do.
On November 20th this topic will be the focus of
a workshop entitled "Large Livestock Barns, Community
Issues and the Role of the Municipality". The workshop
will be oriented to municipal councillors, although plan-
ners and builing officials will also find the topic of inter-
est.
The workshop is supported by ROMA (Rural
Ontario Municipal Association) in partnership with the
University of Guelph School of Rural Planning and
Development, the County of Huron Department of
Planning and Development, the Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ontario
Professional Planners Institute.
The day will provide municipal officials with the
opportunity to learn more about this issue and hear
about various approaches including the Provincial
Nutrient Management Strategy, By-laws developed
by Huron and Oxford County, a Complaints process in
place in Perth County and a joint program involving
farmers, the Region of Waterloo and the Grand River
Conservation Authority.
The workshop will be held at the Ministry of
Agriculture; Food and Rural Affairs, Conference
Centre, 1 Stone Road West, Guelph, ON with registra-
tion starting at 9:00 am and the session running from
9:30 am to 4:00 pm. The cost is $30.00 per participant
for coffee and lunch. If you are interested in attending
this very important and informative workshop, contact
the following by November 13th — Wayne Caldwell
(County of Huron (519) 524-2188) or Michael Toombs
(Ontario Ministry Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
(519) 826-3117). A
Results of Panel Discussions
on Taxation Solutions
Recently, AMO hosted a meeting of a panel of
municipal staff experts to propose measures to address
the problems faced by ratepayers as a result of the new
assessment and taxation system. The Panel, composed
of representatives from Ontario Municipalities, examined
the impacts of the new assessment and taxation system
and identified the most serious issues facing Ontario
property owners.
The Panel soon discovered that the approach
taken by individual municipalities to implement the new
system varied widely across the Province, as did the
impacts of the new system on the ratepayers and munic-
ipal budgets. The Panel found that when municipalities
had applied all of the mitigating measures to reduce the
impacts, (the 'tools' developed by the'Ministry of
Finance), certain ratepayers and property types still
faced exceptional tax increases.
Herewith is a short summary of the recommen-
dations made by the Panel which were forwarded to the
Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing for immediate consideration.
• Tax rebates for Commercial and Industrial
Properties - that the Province facilitate provisions for
rebates by agreeing to fund the education portion of
rebates, as provided under the current Municipal Act;
• Enchanced Ability to Provide Ratepayer
Assistance - by reinstating the former Section 364 (1) of
the Municipal Act governing "Cancellation, reduction or
refund of taxes";
• Safeguarding the Stability of the
Assessment Base - due to reductions through appeals
in excess of the tradtional average loss;
• Targeted Efforts to Resolve Assessment
Inequities - expedite the Request for Reconsideration
process. In light of recent announcements, talks contin-
ue on this matter with the government. A
One Window Approach Update
Late this summer MPP's Gary Stewart and
Marcel Beaubien submitted a final report containing
twenty recommendations outlining possible approches in
moving towards a."one window' permit and approval
system to Minister Leach for his purusal. The Minister is
carefully reviewing the report and hopes to have com-
ments in the near future. o
Please make copies of the "Rural Review'! and distribute to Council and Members of Staff
ONTARIO
WN-PROFIT
HUSING
A,SOCIATION
489 College Street, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario M6G (A5 Telephone (416) 927-9144 Fax (416) 927-8401
Noii Tove%bislfa'98
TO: Members of Council
The Chief Administrative Officer
Municipal staff
NOV 1 6 1998
MUNICIPALITY OF
FROM: Michelle Rypstra, MAYORS OFFICE
President, Ontario Non -Profit Housing Association (ONPHA)
General Manager, Durham Region Non -Profit Housing Corp.
RE: Non-profit housing in the news: what you need to know
Recent media stories have made serious allegations about non-profit housing's use of
public funds. A series of articles appearing in the Toronto Sun described four non-profit
housing projects undergoing criminal investigations. The Toronto Sun, along with other
media outlets, also described non-profit housing as a 15 billion boondoggle."
Non-profit and co-op housing groups refuted these charges in the press. We know,
however, how alarming these reports can be --particularly for municipalities preparing to
administer non-profit housing. We'd therefore like to make sure your questions about
non-profit housing are answered.
/s there a scandal over misused funds?
The Toronto Sun reported on three non -profits in Toronto, and one in Mississauga, that
were under investigation for misusing public funds. ONPHA strongly believes that any
criminal misuse of the non-profit housing program should be dealt with swiftly and
firmly.
You should not be left with the impression, however, that the charges made against these
four projects are representative of non-profit housing's experience. The Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing is undertaking a thorough review of every non-profit
housing file before it is passed to municipal administrators. According to Ministry
officials, only 14 of the approximately 1200 non-profit and co-op projects developed
since 1985 have warranted serious investigation of this type. Approximately 60 additional
projects have been deemed "projects in difficulty." These difficulties could include a
wide range of construction deficiencies, governance issues, or financial or administrative
problems. MMAH expects to resolve these difficulties before devolution to municipal
administration.
Fourteen problem projects are still too many. But when a lawyer is charged with fraud,
newspaper headlines don't blare, "Legal system in shambles" and the Province doesn't
shut down the courts. They target the specific problem. We recommend the same.
Are non-profit Boards equipped to handle their responsibilities?
Municipalities know better than anyone how much our communities depend on the
volunteer and non-profit sector to deliver crucial services to people in need. In non-profit
housing's case, churches, services groups, ethnic associations and many other groups
contributed land and funds to make new affordable housing possible.
Some volunteers were new to the development process in the 1980's. They are not new
now. The non-profit housing sector has gained in experience and maturity. ONPHA has
been pleased to contribute to this maturing process, through our training and education
program, networking opportunities and management support. Despite successive budget
cuts, significant changes in the non-profit housing program, and deepening needs among
their tenants, non -profits continue to provide a high quality, and much needed, service.
What is this $5 billion that the newspapers are talking about?
It's not about the few projects that are under investigation. The $5 billion cited by the
Hon. Al Leach is the difference between the cost of building social housing in the late
1980's and early 1990's, and its current market value.
We'd like to challenge the Minister's figures. According to the media, the Hon. Al Leach
said the costs of building nearly 100,000 social housing units between 1985 and 1995
should have been $4 billion. This would mean the average cost for each unit, including
all land, construction and development costs, should have been less than $50,000. No
developer could have built rental units at that price, especially when real estate prices
were at their peak.
But the fact is, the cost of building new affordable rental housing is higher than its
market value.
Market value is based on the revenue stream generated by market rents—revenues that
simply do not cover the costs of building affordable housing. If they did, private
developers would be building affordable housing apace. Instead, only 790 private rental
units were built across Ontario last year, and these were not targeted to low income
families.
It is this gap between the market, and the costs of building affordable housing, that
the non-profit housing program was designed to 611. And it is the very reason senior
governments need to fund new non-profit housing now.
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The private sector still cannot meet the need
In 1995 the Provincial Government cancelled 17,000 units of social housing in the hope
that private developers would meet the need.
Instead, the need has grown.
• Since 1995, only 2000 rental units have been started across Ontario. During the
same period, Ontario's waiting lists for social housing have grown to 100,000
households.
• Hospital closures and inadequate homecare have left many people with mental or
physical illnesses without community supports. Supportive non-profit housing is
the solution for many of these people. Yet not one unit of new supportive housing
has been built since 1995.
No-one knows better than you that these needs cannot be met through property
taxes. They require the involvement of senior levels of government.
ONPHA is committed to working with you to ensure local housing needs are met. For
more information about non-profit housing:
• contact Hugh Lawson at ONPHA(416) 927-9144 or 1-800-297-6660
• visit our website at www.onpha.on.ca.
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COUNCIL DIRECTION D_7
NOV 10 1124 411 '98
Sharon Steele
4443 Hwy #2
Newtonville, Ont.
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905-786-2593
November 12, 1998
For the consideration of Clarington Council
Re: Safety concerns with hunting adjacent to Newtonville Public School
It has come to our attention that no current bylaw adequately protects children in
Newtonville Public School playground. Our school property is surrounded by prime
wildlife habitat and screened by trees and hedgerows. The land to the east of the school
property is zoned as (H)RH-17 and it is our understanding that the `holding' designation
makes it legally huntable land. Of most concern is the fact that the school land is zoned
Agricultural, which means even the current 100 meter hunting setback (by-law 92-
912(1)a) does not apply.
We have considerable concerns for the safety of our community's children. We would
like to emphasize this is not an anti -hunting issue. It is a safety issue.
The land owner has been contacted and we have his written verification that to the best
of his knowledge permission to hunt on the land in question has not and will not be
given. We have also received permission to post the land as "No Hunting"; however, we
view this as a short term, local solution.
We respectfully request council consider the following issues:
1. That a by-law be established to create a safe no hunting setback around school and
similar public areas that are not covered under the current by-laws.(Refer to
Appendix A)
2. That the above mentioned setback be greater than 100m.
It was brought to our attention that in many people's minds 100m was insufficient. We
were hoping to put forward a reasonable alternative distance that would not unnecessarily
restrict hunters' activities but would ensure a person's safety on the other side of a
property line. In our attempts to educate ourselves we found hunters quoting 'lethal
distances' while we were concerned with the distance at which a stray discharge could do
bodily harm. The attached shotgun distances (see Appendix B) are from the Forensic
Science Center and refer to `spent' distances. All concerned agree a rifle's range can be
considerably longer. To the best of our understanding it is our opinion that 100 m is an
inadequate setback. For shotguns a distance of 500 meters might be more realistic. It is
a complex determination that we are admittedly unqualified to make.
Finally we would like to point out a major concern raised by many people during our
discussions. All the good by-laws in the world will not ensure peoples' safety if there is
not the resources and infrastructure in place to enforce them. It is not the majority of
conscientious hunters, or even the hunters inadvertently breaking the law that we must
plan for. It is the deliberate and calculated violators that we must have an adequate and
effective enforcement strategy in place for.
We would like to re -iterate that in no way are we trying to infringe upon hunters' rights
to hunt. We are trying to ensure their right to hunt does not infringe upon our right to
personal safety.
Thank you for your considerations of these issues.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Sharon Steele IYGa.
Mrs. Penny Engelbert "f"'�
Mrs. Debbie Armstrong +0 C%:�- ti� ;
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Bob Willshire (School Trustee)
Nancy Coffin (School Trustee)
John Mutton (Regional Councillor)
Charlie Trim (Local Councillor)
Bob Prole (Newtonville Public School, Principal)
ClarinUton Hunting Committee
Newtornlle Parent Council
Appendix A
Schools that may have similar concerns (as obtained from Mr. Paul Bruu-e, Kawartha
Pine Ridge District School Board):
1. Courtice South - It is zoned agricultural and surrounded by agriculturral.
2. Clark High School and
Pines Senior Public - These are zoned agricultural and surrounde=d by agricultural
and some commercial.
3. Kirby - It is zoned residential but surrounded by agricultural
4. Maple Grove - It is zoned residential but surrounded by agricultural.
5. Enniskillen - It is zoned residential and surrounded immediately by rmesidential but
some agricultural boundaries are very close by.
6. Mitchell's Comers - It is zoned residential and surrounded immediattely by residential
but some agricultural boundaries are very close by.
For #I and #2, no setback may apply.
For #3,4,5 and #6, a 100 meter setback may apply
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Harington REPORT #1
ONTARIO
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23, 1998
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1998
1. RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
2
3.
a) Report FD -15-98 - Monthly Fire Department Report
- October 1998
b) Report WD -56-98 - Park Site/Newcastle Service
Centre
REZONING APPLICATION, SYVAN DEVELOPMENTS, PART LOT 8,
BROKEN FRONT CONCESSION, FORMER TOWN OF BOWMANVILLE
THAT Report PD -131-98 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Municipality's Zoning
By-law 84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle, as
amended, submitted by Irwin Hamilton on behalf of Syvan
Developments. Limited, be approved as per the amending
by-law contained in Attachment No. 2 to Report
PD -131-98; and
THAT Durham Regional Planning Department, all interested
parties listed in Report PD -131-98 and any delegation be
advised of Councils decision.
PROPOSED HERITAGE DESIGNATIONS, 33 AND 35 CENTRE STREET,
BOWMANVILLE
THAT Report PD -132-98 be received;
THAT the request of the Local Architectural Conservation
Authority Committee to designate as a historical
structure the properties listed on Attachments 1 and 2
to Report PD -132-98 be approved;
THAT the Clerk prepare the
pursuant to the provisions
and report back to Council
notification period; and
required notice of intent
of the Ontario Heritage Act
following the prescribed
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON W
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Report #1 - 2 - November 23, 1998
THAT the Local Architectural Conservation Authority
Committee be advised of Council's decisions.
4. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF
ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 1998
THAT Report PD -133-98 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee
of Adjustment made on November 5, 1998 for Applications
A98/045 and A98/048; and
THAT staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario
Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee
of Adjustment for Applications A98/045 and A98/048, in
the event of an appeal.
5. ANIMAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPOR FOR THE MONTH OF
OCTOBER 1998
THAT Report CD -61-98 be received for information;_ and
THAT a copy of Report CD -61-98 be forwarded to the
Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory -
Committee.
6. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH CONSUMERS, GAS
THAT Report TR -82-98 be received;
THAT Council approve the form of draft By-law (including
the franchise agreement forming park thereof) attached
to Report TR -82-98 and authorize the submission thereof
to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the
provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act;
and
THAT Council request the Ontario Energy Board to make an
order dispensing with the assent of the municipal
electors of the draft By-law attached to Report TR -82-98
(including the franchise agreement forming part thereof)
pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(4) of the
Municipal Franchises Act.
7. COMMUNITY SERVICES RECREATION SOFTWARE
THAT Report TR -84-98 be received;
THAT Purchasing By-law #94-129, Section 5, Paragraph
5.06 be waived for this transaction;
Report #1 - 3 - November 23, 1998
8.
9.
10
11.
THAT staff be authorized to commence negotiations with
Escom Software Services Ltd., for the purchase of
Recreation Software as required by the Community
Services Department;
THAT, pending successful negotiations, staff be
authorized to award the contract for Recreation Software
to Escom Software Services; and
THAT the By-law attached to Report TR -84-98 marked
Schedule "A" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute
the necessary agreement be approved.
CASH ACTIVITY REPORT - SEPTEMBER 1998
THAT Report TR -85-98 be received;
THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45,
Section 79(1) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the
Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality
of Clarington for the month ended September 30, 1998, is
as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR -85-98;
and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of
September 1998, be confirmed.
STATUS OF "THE MAST ROAD"
THAT Addendum to Report WD -50-98 be received for
information; and
THAT Mrs. Joan Anderson and Mr. Stapleton be provided
with a copy of the Addendum to Report WD -50-98.
REQUESTS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS
THAT Report WD -58-98 be received for information; and
THAT Olive Simpson and Evylin Stroud be advised of
Council's decision.
CONFIDENTIAL REPORT ADMIN -15-98
THAT Confidential Report ADMIN -15-98 be tabled to the
Council meeting scheduled for November 23, 1998.
Report #1 - 4 - November 23, 1998
12. BOWMANVILLE PRESSURE - ZONE 2 - WATER DISTRIBUTION
WHEREAS water servicing concerns have come to light in
Bowmanville Pressure Zone 2;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Region of Durham be
requested to have staff provide Clarington Council with
a report outlining the status of water distribution
matters in Bowmanville Pressure Zone 2, in particular,
the status of development approvals and the Zone 2
Reservoir and Feedermain.
SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
NOVEMBER 23, 1998
BY-LAWS
98-169 being a by-law to amend By, -law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law of the former Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Syvan
Developments) (Item #2 of Report #1);
98-170 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Escom Software Services Ltd. For the
Community Services Recreation'Software Program (Item #7 of Report
#1);
98-171 being a by-law to establish the position and to define and determine the
duties and responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer and to
repeal By-laws 85-23 and 88-145 (Report CD -64-98); and
98-172 being a by-law to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer and to repeal
By-law 98-163, a by-law to appoint an Acting Chief Administrative
Officer (Report CD -64-98).