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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
March 20, 2000
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on Monday,
March 20, 2000 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council
Chambers.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor 1. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie (until 1 0:30 a.m.)
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Director of Planning and Development, D. Crome
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting,
MINUTES
DELEGATIONS
Councillor Schell indicated that he would be Disclosing a Pecuniary Interest
with respect to Report PD-026-00.
Councillor Young indicated that he would be Disclosing a Pecuniary Interest
with respect to the item pertaining to the Orono Mill Pond Dam and the remaining
forestry lands listed under "Other Business".
Resolution #GPA-IOO-OO
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting and a special meeting of the General
Purpose and Administration Committee held on February 28,2000 be approved.
"CARRIED"
(a) Janine Dupuis, 3064 Holt Road, Bowmanville, LIe 3K4- re: Danger at
comer of Holt Road and Nash Road - circulated a petition containing approximately 290
signatures of persons requesting a four-way stop at the intersection of Nash Road and
Holt Road. There was a fatal accident which occurred on February 24, 2000 at this
intersection and Mrs. Dupuis fears that this "killer corner" will also be very dangerous
for children riding their bicycles.
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DELEGATIONS CONT'D.
PUBLIC MEETING
(b) Don Welsh, 4280 Mearns Avenue, Bowmanville, LIC 3K5 -re: Clarington
Beech Centre - advised that the older adult membership has now reached 400 and that
the parking lot can only accommodate 45 cars. He requested that Council rescind a
by-law which prohibits parking on both sides of the street and requested that staff be
directed to report to Council within one month on how to best resolve the parking issue
at the Clarington Beech Centre. He advised that he would be happy to meet with staff
regarding this issue and stated that he did not have suggestions at this time.
Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington,
through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public
Meeting for the following application:
(a) Rezoning Application - Part Lot 14, Concessi"n 8, Former Township of
Darlington - Louise and Robert Martin
The Clerk's Department sent public notice for the rezoning application by first class
mail on or before February 18,2000 to all property owners within 120 metres of the
subject property in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. In
addition, a notice was also posted on the site prior to February 18,2000. This
notice procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the
Planning Act.
(a) Report PD-023-00 - Louise and Robert Martin - the purpose and effect of the
application is to permit the construction of a single detached dwelling unit.
No one spoke in opposition to this application.
John Wood, 12 Mill Street, Hayden, LIC 3K2 expressed support for the
application on the basis that the property is not suitable for agticultural pnrposes.
Robert Martin, 15 Maple Street, Hayden, LIC 3K2 circulated photos of his
property and described the background of the application. He noted that the area
being rezoned is located outside of the valley land. He also noted that in the mid
1980's, a rezoning application was approved for the lands situated north ofthe
subject site. He stated that he purchased the property in 1991 and that his existing
dwelling is now too small for his family. Mr. Martin advised that, even though
there is a possibility that his request may be denied, he will do everything necessary
to meet the requirements of the municipality.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Rezoning Appl.
Applicants Louise
and Robert
Martin
Resolution #GPA-IOI-OO
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-023-00 be received;
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Z"ning By-law 84-63 of the former
Town of Newcastle, submitted by Louise and Robert Martin be referred back to
staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report following the
receipt of the outstanding agency comments and the completed Environmental
Impact Study; and
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
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THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-023-00 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Subdivision Appl. Resolution #GPA-102-00
Applicant: Kingsberry
Properties Ltd. Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
18T-90004
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Area Municipal
Official Plan
Amendment
PLN 2.3.2
Street Name
Change for a
Portion of
Waverly Road
And Watson
Drive
PLN 25.1.21
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THAT Report PD-024-00 be received;
THAT the proposed Plan of Subdivision revised and dated December 1999, as per
Attachment #2 to Report PD-024-00, be approved subject to the conditions of Draft
Approval contained in Report PD-024-00;
THAT the "Holding (H)" symbol be removed by by-law upon execution of a
subdivision agreement;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by by-law, to execute a Subdivision
Agreement between the Owner and the Municipality of Clarington at such time as
the agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works
and the Director of Planning and Development;
THAT a copy of Report PD-024-00 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planning and Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-024-00 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-103-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report PD-025-00 be received for information.
"CARRlED"
Councillor Schell srated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report PD-026-00;
vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter.
Councillor Schell's employer is included in the agreement.
Resolution #GPA-104-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report PD-026-00 be received; and
THAT staff be authorized to advertise the necessary notice advising of a proposed
street name change for Watson Drive and the portion of Waverly Road identified in
Report PD-026-00.
"CARRIED"
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
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Housing Market
In Clarington
PLN 11.16
Monitoring
of the Decisions
of the Committee
of Adjustment-
March 2, 2000
Resolution #GP A-I05-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THA T Report PD-027-00 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-I 06-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report PD-028-00 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on
March 2, 2000 for Applications A2000/005 to A2000/007; and
THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend
the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for Applications A2000/005 to
A2000/007, inclusive, in the event of an appeal.
"CARRIED"
Rezoning Appl. Resolution #GPA-107-00
Applicant: ] 317870
Ontario Ltd. Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
File: ZBA 99-041
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THAT Report PD-029-00 be received;
THAT the request submitted by 1317870 Ontario Limited for removal of the
Holding (H) Symbol from the subject lands being Parts 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 12,
Plan 40R-19394; and Parts 16, 17 and 18, Plan 40R-19394 (also described as
Block 38, Plan 40M-1742) be approved and that the amending By-law attached to
Report PD-029-00 be forwarded to Council for approval;
THAT a copy of Report PD-029-00 be forwarded to the Region of Durham
Planning Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-029-00 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Animal Services
Monthly Report
For Month of
February, 2000
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Resolution #GPA-108-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report CD-12-00 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-12-00 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada
and the Animal Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Resolution #GP A-] 09-00
Appointment of
Law Enforcement
Officer
V ote by
Mail
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Provincial
Offences Act
Task Force
Report
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Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report CD-14-00 be received; and
THAT Gregory Scarborough be appointed as a Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-I 10-00
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report CD-15-00 be received;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington utilize the "Vote by Mail" method of voting
for the 2000 Municipal election; and
THAT, in accordance with Section 42 of Municipal Elections Act, the appropriate
by-law be forwarded to Council for passage.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-III-OO
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report CD-16-00 be received;
THAT the following recommendations of the Durham POA Task Force Report be
approved;
(a) That the Regional Municipality of Durham be selected as the preferred
POA service provider;
(b) That the recommendation ofa 50:50 split of revenues between the area
Municipality and the Region be approved;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding, and the Local Service Agreement;
THAT the authorizing By-law be passed at the appropriate time; and
THAT Regional Council be advised of Council's actions.
"CARRIED"
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
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Parking
Enforcement
Report for
February/OO
Resolution #GPA-112-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report CD-17-00 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-17-00 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-113-00
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the committee recess for 15 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 10:45 a.m.
Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
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Mayor &
Councillors'
Remuneration &
Expenses for
1999
Public Sector
Salary
Disclosure Act
Cash Activity
Report -
December/99
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Resolution #GPA-114-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report TR-09-00 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-115-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report TR-IO-OO be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-116-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report TR-ll-OO be received;
THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (I) of the
Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position ofthe
Municipality ofClarington for the month ended December 31, 1999, is as shown
on the schedule attached to Report TR-II-OO; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of December 1999, be
confirmed.
"CARRIED"
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Monthly
Fire Report
February/OO
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Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-117-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report FD-06-00 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Rowe chaired this portion of the meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
2000
Municipal
Grants
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Visual Arts
Centre
Zion Park
Clarington
Green Gales
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Resolution #GPA-118-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report CS-04-00 be received;
THAT Council consider all submitted grant requests; and
THAT all applicants be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
(SEE FOLLOWING MOTIONS)
Resolution #GP A-I 19-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Application #00-001 -pARTners - Visual Arts Centre be approved for a
grant in the amount of$I,OOO.OO.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-120-00
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Application #00-002 ~ Zion Park Soccer Club be approved for a grant in the
amount of$1,500.00.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-121-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Application #00-003 - Clarington Green Gales' request for a grant from the
Municipality of Clarington be denied.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
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1 >t. Newcastle
Scouting
Resolution #GPA-122-00
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Application #00-004 - I". Newcastle Scouting's request for a grant from the
Municipality of Clarington be denied.
"CARRIED"
OshawalClarington Resolution #GPA-123-00
Assoc. for Community
Living Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
Monsignor Leo
Cleary Elementary
School
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Bowmanville
Santa Claus
Parade
Clarington Grief
Support
Durham Central
Agricultural
Society
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THAT Application #00-005 - OshawalClarington Assoc. for Community Living be
approved for a grant in the amount of$2,000.00.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-124-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Application #00-006 - Monsignor Leo Cleary Elementary School be
approved for a grant in the amount of$700.00.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-125-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Application #00-007 - Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade be approved for a
grant in the amount of $2,000.00.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-126-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Application #00-008 - Clarington Grief Support's request for a grant from
the Municipality of Clarington be denied.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-127-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Application #00-009 - Durham Central Agricultural Society be approved for
a grant in the amount of$I,OOO.OO.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-128-00
Orono Figure
Skating Club
Clarington
Older Adults
Community
Care
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Community
Care
Newcastle Village
& District
Historical Society
Friends of
Second Marsh
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Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Application #00-010 - Orono Figure Skating Club be approved for a grant in
the amount of$I,500.00.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-129-00
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Application #00-0]] - Clarington Older Adults be approved for a grant in
the amount of$6,000.00.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-130-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Application #00-012 - Community Care be approved for a grant in the
amount of $10,000.00.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #GPA-131-00
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Application #00-012 - Community Care be approved for a grant in the
amount of$6,500.00.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-132-00
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Application #00-013 - Newcastle Village & District Historical Society be
approved for a grant in the amount of $500.00.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-133-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Application #00-014 - Friends of Second Marsh be approved for a grant in
the amount of$2,000.00.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
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Newcastle
Community Hall
Board
Clarington
Concert Band
Small
Miracles
Nursery
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Bowmanville
United Soccer
Club
Clarington
Speed skating
Club
Newcastle
Horticultural
Societyl
Orono
Horticultural
Society
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Resolution #GPA-134-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Application #00-015 - Newcastle Community Hall Board be approved for a
grant in the amount of$12,500.00 and the other items be referred to the Property
Manager.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-135-00
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Application #00-016 - Clarington Concert Band's request for a grant from
the Municipality of Clarington be denied.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-136-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Application #00-017 - Small Miracles Nursery's request for a grant from the
Municipality of Clarington be denied.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-137-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Application #00-018 - Bowmanville United Soccer Club be approved for a
grant in the amount of$I,500.00.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-138-00
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Application #00-019 - Clarington Speed Skating Club be approved for a
grant in the amount of$I,500.00.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-139-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Application #00-020 - Newcastle Horticultural Society and
Application #00-028 - Orono Horticultural Society be approved for a grant each in
the amount of$350.00.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
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Optimist Club
of Newcastle
Clarington East
Food Bank
Clarington East
Food Bank
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Solina
Community
Centre
Board
Newcastle
Figure Skating
Club
Clarington
YWCA
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Resolution #GPA-140-00
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Application #00-021 - Optimist Club of Newcastle be approved for a grant
in the amount of $2,000.00 and that Commuuity Services Staff consult and meet
with the Optimist Club of Newcastle to address the youth initiatives in Newcastle
Village.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-14 1-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Application #00-022 - Clarington East Food Bank be approved for a grant in
the amount of $500.00.
"MOTION LOST'
Resolution #GPA-142-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Conncillor Schell
THAT Application #00-022 - Clarington East Food Bank be approved for a grant in
the amount of$l,OOO.OO.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-143-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Application #00-023 - Solina Community Centre Board be approved for a
grant in the amount of $2,500.00 and the balance be referred to the Public Works
Department.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-144-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Application #00-024 - Newcastle Figure Skating Club be approved for a
grant in the amount of$I,500.00.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-145-00
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Application #00-025 - Clarington YWCA be approved for a grant in the
amount of $500.00.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
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Clarington
Tiger Cat
Football
Club
Resolution #GPA-146-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Application #00-026 - Clarington Tiger Cat Football Club be approved for a
granr in the amount of$2,000.00.
"CARRIED"
Tyrone
Athletic
Association
Resolution #GPA-147-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Application #00-027 - Tyrone Athletic Association be approved for a grant
in the amount of$2,000.00.
"CARRIED"
Orono
Horticultural
Society
Application #00-028 - Orono Horticultural Society was considered earlier in the
meeting. See Resolution #GPA-139-00.
Orono
Amateur
Athletics
Resolution #GPA-148-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Mayor Hamre
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THAT Application #00-029 - Orono Amateur Athletics be approved for a grant in
the amount of $2,000.00.
'~CARRIED"
Native
Cultural
Centre of
Durham
Region
Resolution #GPA-149-00
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Application #00-030 - Native Cultural Centre of Durham Region's request
for a grant from the Municipality of Clarington be denied.
"CARRIED"
Durham
Ontario
Senior
Games
Resolution #GPA-150-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Application #00-03] - Durham Ontario Senior Games be approved for a
grant in the amount of$200.00.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-151-00
Tall Ships
Millennium
Challenge
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Application #00-032 - Tall Ships Millennium Challenge be approved for a
grant in the amount of $500.00.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Young chaired this portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Monthly Report
on Building
permit Activity
for February,
2000
ADMINISTRATION
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Resolution #GP A-152-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report WD-16-00 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #GPA-153-00
Delegation of
Janine Dupuis
Delegation of
Don Welsh
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Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the delegation of Janine Dupuis requesting a four-way stop at the
intersection of Holt and Nash Roads be referred to staff to be taken into
consideration during the preparation of this report.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-154-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the delegation of Don Welsh pertaining to a parking issue at the Clarington
Beech Centre be referred to staff for a report, including receiving input from the
Bowmanville Tennis Club.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
Furore of Orono
Mill Pond dam
And remaining
Forestry lands
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ADJOURNMENT
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Councillor Young stated a pecuniary interest regarding the Future of Orono Mill
Pond dam and the remaining forestry lands; vacated his chair and refrained from
discussion and voting. A member of Councillor Young's family owns a portion of
these lands.
Resolution #GPA-155-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
WHEREAS the Ministry of Natural Resources is discussing the furore of the Orono
Mill Pond dam and the remaining forestry lands;
AND WHEREAS the resounding sentiment from the community is that the forestry
lands remain in public ownership;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Clarington
confirms its full support for the forestry lands to remain in public ownership;
AND FURTHER that the Municipality of Clarington request a joint meeting be set
up with the MNR, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority and the
Municipality of Clarington regarding a furore land management plan to fully
enshrine the forestry lands in public ownership; and
THAT this resolution be approved FORTHWITH.
"CARRlED"
Resolution #GPA-156-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:05 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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