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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/2012 Council Meeting Minutes NOVEMBER 19, 2012 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on November 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Woo led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor J. Neal Councillor M. Novak Councillor W. Partner Councillor C. Traill Councillor W. Woo Also Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Present: Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison Director of Engineering, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Corporate Initiatives Officer, C. Clifford Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir, Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Hooper indicated that he would be declaring a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item D - 4 and Item 12 of Report #1. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Partner announced the following:  Newcastle Santa Claus Parade on November 18, 2012 was a spectacular event  The monthly Orono Rebekah “Raise the Roof” Dinner on Wednesday, November 21, 2012  The Orono Horticultural Society’s Annual “Christmas Show and Pot Luck Dinner” on November 22, 2012, at the Orono United Church Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - November 19, 2012 th  4 Annual “Community Dance and Fundraiser”, in support of the Clarington East Food Bank, on November 23, 2012 at the Newcastle Community Hall presented by Janice Parish of Royal Service  “Something Unique Craft and Artisans Show” on November 24 and 25, 2012 at the Orono Town Hall, including the St. Saviours Church Bake Sale  “Kirby Bazaar and Book Sale” on November 24, 2012 at the Old Kirby Church  Orono Santa Claus Parade on November 24, 2012 Councillor Traill announced the following:  James Campbell, Visual Arts Centre Director/Curator will be giving the first in a series of free art history lectures on Great Canadian University Art Collections – The Agnes Etherington Art Centre – Queen’s University, on November 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.  “One Hundred Small Paintings” Opening Reception at the Visual Arts Centre on Friday, November 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.  County Town Singers Concert at the Tyrone Community Hall on December 2, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. The concert is being presented in conjunction with the Clarington Older Adults Association Councillor Woo announced the following:  TransFlag Flag raising at Oshawa City Hall on November 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. to raise public awareness of hate crimes against transgendered individuals  A Gift of Art Speaker Series will host an opportunity to meet candidates for the upcoming Federal election featuring Conservative Candidate Erin O’Toole on November 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., NDP Candidate Larry O’Connor on November 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. and Liberal Candidate Grant Humes at 7:00 p.m. on November 22, 2012  Advance Voting for the November 26, 2012 Federal By-election at the Townline Centre, 1414 Highway 2, Courtice  Federal By-election for Durham Riding on November 26, 2012. Polls will be open 9:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m.  Newcastle United Church “Euchre Night” on Friday, November 23, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Newcastle Community Hall from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Councillor Hooper announced the following:  Public Information Centre for Phase 2 of the Bowmanville/Soper Creek Watershed Plan on November 29, 2012 at the Baseline Community Centre from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., presentation at 7:00 p.m.  Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Clarington Volunteer Information Night on November 28, 2012 at 23 Scugog Street Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - November 19, 2012  Clarington Older Adult Association Smile Theatre “Fireside Songs” on November 28, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. at the Beech Centre  Clarington Older Adult Association “Program Pageant and Lunch” on December 4, 2012  Clarington Older Adult Association “Showcase of the Arts” on December 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.  Clarington Older Adult Association “Christmas Dinner and Dance” on December 8, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.  Clarington Concert Band Christmas Concert on December 13, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.  Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Bowmanville on December 7, 2012  Santa Claus in Hampton on November 24, 2012 Councillor Neal announced the following:  Public Information Centre for the Bloor Street/Prestonvale Road development applications on November 29, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Faith United Church  Oshawa Horseless Carriagemen “Christmas in Harmony” Concert at Hope Fellowship Church on December 1, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. Councillor Novak announced the following:  New Durham Region Transit Route 505 serving Mitchell’s Corners with the inaugural ride on November 20, 2012, at 10:40 a.m. from the Courtice Community Complex  Durham Region Transit celebrates 60 million total passengers on November 20, 2012  Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at White Cliffe Retirement Residence on November 28, 2012  Public Information Centre for the application by W. Daniell, E. Daniell and Green Martin Holdings Ltd., regarding Bonathon Crescent, on November 27, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Branch Clarington Public Library Mayor Foster extended congratulations, on behalf of Council, to the organizers of the Bowmanville and Newcastle Santa Claus Parades and announced the following:  Clarington Board of Trade will host an “Economic Outlook Breakfast” on November 20, 2012 with guest speaker Paul Ferley, Assistant Chief Economist, Royal Bank of Canada  Organization of CANDU Industries Annual General Meeting and Annual Conference on November 20, 2012 in Ajax  Brotherhood Night on November 20, 2012  Bowmanville Horticultural Society “Annual General Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner” on November 21, 2012 Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - November 19, 2012  Special General Purpose and Administration Committee Pre-Budget Workshop on November 23, 2012 at the Clarington Older Adult Association Mayor Foster also provided an update on the presentation he, along with Mayor Mercier, Township of Scugog, and Regional Chair Anderson made to the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission. Mayor Foster indicated that the public comment period is complete and that while it appears that Clarington may have two Federal representatives, the Municipality will continue its efforts to advance support for one representative for the entire Municipality. Resolution #C-319-12 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held November 5, 2012 be approved. “CARRIED” PRESENTATIONS There were no Presentations scheduled for this meeting. DELEGATIONS Alexis Fry, Unit Manager and Glen Turpin, Executive Coordinator, O.V.E.R.T. (Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team) addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D - 5 - Used Clothing Bins. Ms. Fry indicated that O.V.E.R.T. does not receive consistent funding to operate and must rely on fundraising events and donations. In order to address funding concerns, O.V.E.R.T. has partnered with DYN Exports to distribute used clothing bins for donations. DYN Exports recycles used clothing and transforms articles into products for people in North America and developing countries. Ms. Fry requested permission to place used clothing bins at municipal community centres, arenas and playing fields. Mr. Turpin provided a history of O.V.E.R.T., a non-profit agency of trained volunteers who provide land search and rescue assistance to front-line emergency services under the direction of police service agencies. Mr. Turpin stated that the partnership with DYN Exports will increase the profile of O.V.E.R.T. and increase potential fundraising. He noted the trucks will pick up contents of the bins on a weekly basis, the bins will clearly identify O.V.E.R.T. as the charity and will include contact information. Mr. Turpin stated 43% of the proceeds will be allocated to O.V.E.R.T. He stated that O.V.E.R.T. has provided significant community support to the Municipality and would like to continue the relationship with Clarington going forward. Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - November 19, 2012 COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-320-12 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the exception of Correspondence Items I - 4, I - 7 and I - 8. “CARRIED” I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Safe Communities Advisory Committee dated October 25, 2012 I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated November 8, 2012 I - 3 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated October 9, 2012 I - 5 John R. O’Toole, MPP, Durham, forwarding a copy of correspondence he received from the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure and Minister of Transportation, in response to his inquiry regarding the impacts resulting from the eastward extension of Highway 407 and concerns that the Municipality of Clarington will not be eligible for any of the $83.1 million in municipal infrastructure investments associated with Phase I of the extension; expressing concern with the Minister’s response indicating that traffic analysis has shown negligible impact to traffic on Clarington’s road network as a result of Phase I implementation; and, advising that he disagrees with the Minister’s response and will continue to ensure that Clarington has the funding it needs to protect local roads against adverse impacts from Highway 407 traffic. I - 6 John R. O’Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to the Honourable John Gerretsen, Attorney General, forwarding a copy of Council’s correspondence requesting the Province support the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s (AMO) initiative to seek reform of Joint and Several Liability Legislation which would provide relief to municipalities that may bear a disproportionate burden when settlements are awarded by the Courts; acknowledging that the Premier of Ontario has made a commitment to further discuss options for reform; and, requesting the Province to advise what progress has been made in this matter. Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - November 19, 2012 I - 9 Thomas G. Gettinby, CAO & Municipal Clerk, Township of Brock, writing to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, advising that on November 5, 2012, the Township of Brock adopted the following resolution pertaining to Prorogation of the Legislature: “WHEREAS the Premier of Ontario has announced his intention to resign his seat within the legislature; AND WHEREAS, concurrently, the Premier requested the Lieutenant- Governor to prorogue the sitting of the legislature until such time as a new leader is selected and such request was granted; AND WHEREAS it is not anticipated that the legislature will resume sitting until the Spring of 2013 at the earliest; AND WHEREAS it is requirement of the Municipal Act that local municipalities, as an entity of the Province, must provide for open and transparent government for the benefit of local citizens and it is a reasonable expectation that members of the Provincial legislature should abide by the same terms; AND WHEREAS the proroguing of the legislature effectively precludes an open and transparent form of governing; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Brock hereby expresses its profound disappointment that the legislature has been prorogued and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Office of the Premier, area municipalities within the Durham Region, and the local MPP.” I - 4 Jim Richards advising that Covanta, the company contracted to operate the Durham/York incinerator, has been dumping contaminated fly ash in a landfill in Cache Creek, British Columbia; expressing concern that similar infractions will occur at the Durham/York incinerator and that appropriate monitoring and reporting will not take place; and, indicating that the public will hold their elected and former representatives in Clarington responsible for any infractions and for not standing up for the residents of Clarington who they were elected to represent. Resolution #C-321-12 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal THAT the Municipality of Clarington, as the host municipality, forward correspondence to Covanta expressing Council’s concern with the situation in Cache Creek, British Columbia; Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - November 19, 2012 THAT Council advise Covanta that the Municipality of Clarington expects a much higher standard of accountability, transparency and due diligence with respect to the Durham/York Energy-From-Waste Facility; and THAT the correspondence be copied to Durham Region, Durham Region Works Department, John O’Toole, MPP, Durham, the Durham Federal Constituency Office, Regional Chair Anderson and the Area Municipalities within Durham Region. “CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE”: Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent Pecuniary Interest Councillor Traill √ Councillor Woo √ Councillor Hooper √ Councillor Neal √ Councillor Novak √ Councillor Partner √ Mayor Foster √ I - 7 Albert Sweetnam, Executive Vice President, Nuclear Projects, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), providing an update on Darlington Nuclear Projects advising in May, OPG received approval for the New Nuclear Project: Federal Environmental Assessment (EA), the site preparation licence in August; and in June signed Service Agreements with Westinghouse Electric Canada Inc. and SNC-Lavalin Nuclear Inc./Candu Energy Inc. to prepare detailed plans and cost estimates for two new reactors at Darlington; indicating that each company has 12 months to develop its report and that following detailed analysis of the submissions, the Government of Ontario will make a decision on whether to move forward with the two potential nuclear reactors; advising that OPG is preparing for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) hearing regarding the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station’s refurbishment and continued operation to be held at the Hope Fellowship Church from December 3 to 6, 2012, seeking approval of the environmental assessment for Darlington Refurbishment and Continued Operations, DNGS operating licence and renewal of the Darlington Waste Management Facility operating licence, and encouraging all parties to be engaged in the hearing; indicating the Retube and Feeder Replacement involving detailed planning on how to best remove and replace the 480 pressure tubes, calandria tubes and over 900 feeder pipes for each of the station’s four reactors is on track; advising progress has been made on the Darlington Energy Complex (DEC), a facility housing a training centre with full-scale mock-up of the inside of a reactor and tooling and testing facility, with the outer shell nearing completion and offices to be ready for staff to begin moving in September 2013; and, advising that OPG will continue to Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - November 19, 2012 keep Council informed on work on the new nuclear and other projects and providing a link to their project websites at www.opg.com/darlingtonrefurb and www.opg.com/newbuild for further information. Resolution #C-322-12 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Correspondence Item I - 7 from Albert Sweetnam, Executive Vice President, Nuclear Projects, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), providing an update on Darlington Nuclear Projects, be received for information. “CARRIED” I - 8 John R. O’Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking staff for providing him with a copy of correspondence to the Ministry of Transportation regarding the design and environmental study for Highway 401 improvements between Courtice and the Durham Region Boundary; stating if he understands the Municipality’s position correctly, that the Lamb’s Road interchange will be an effective way to draw future traffic demand away from the Liberty Street interchange, provide superior access to Bowmanville, potentially reduce construction costs and complexity at the Liberty Street and Bennett Road interchanges, and that the construction of a new interchange and overpass at Bennett Road would not be warranted in future if an overpass and interchange are built at Lambs Road; and, requesting that he continue to be informed. Resolution #C-323-12 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Correspondence Item I - 8 from John R. O’Toole, MPP, Durham, with respect to Highway 401 improvements, be received for information. “CARRIED” CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION Resolution #C-324-12 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 3 be approved as per the Agenda. “CARRIED” Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - November 19, 2012 D - 1 Alan Cornthwaite, Recording Secretary, Past President, Bowmanville and District Navy League, requesting permission for Sea Cadet tagging on April 19, 20 and 21 and September 27, 28 and 29, 2013, providing an opportunity to exhibit the Sea Cadets and to raise necessary funds for the Sea Cadet Program. (Sea Cadet Tag Days approved for April 19, 20 and 21 and September 27, 28 and 29, 2013) D - 2 Gordon and Shirley Griffin requesting a six-month extension to building permit 11.1185 for construction of a new single family home at 1921 Concession Road 9; indicating that due to weather-related conditions the new home under construction will not be completed by December 29, 2012 and with winter approaching, they do not know what further delays they may encounter. (Six month extension for the use of temporary living quarters at 1921 Concession Road 9 approved, subject to signing a further Letter of Undertaking) D - 3 Bob Kreasul writing further to his delegation at the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of November 12, 2012, regarding dredging at the Bowmanville Creek; confirming the dredging project is for the public access channel, not private property, that it is over 100 feet from the south west corner of the condo building to the dredged channel, that the east and west banks have been planted with grass and native plants to lessen any slippage and suggesting that keeping the newly dredged channel as a ‘no wake’ zone will lessen the impact of slippage; indicating the dredging windows are March, August and November due to spawning; and, hoping to get Council’s agreement before the March window to allow the dredging to proceed. (Advised of actions taken with respect to Item #2 of Report #1) Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item D - 4 as he owns a business in downtown Bowmanville, and left the Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter. D - 4 Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer, Historic Downtown Bowmanville Business Centre, forwarding a copy of the Historic Downtown Bowmanville Parking Strategy which supports, in part, that parking at parking meters be free on weekends and for two weeks at Christmas time; and, advising that at the Board’s regular meeting on November 13, 2012, a motion was adopted that in keeping with the Parking Strategy, the parking meters continue to be bagged at Christmas time only as in the Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - November 19, 2012 past. Resolution #C-325-12 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill THAT Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer, Historic Downtown Bowmanville Business Centre, be advised of actions taken with respect to Item #12 of Report #1. “CARRIED” Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting. D - 5 Alexis Fry, Unit Manager, O.V.E.R.T. (Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team) advising of their partnership with DYN Exports to distributed used clothing bins for donations; indicating that O.V.E.R.T. does not receive consistent funding or financial assistance from any government sources and relies on fundraising events or private donations, advising that O.V.E.R.T. will receive a percentage of the proceeds of the clothing that is dropped off; and, requesting to place used clothing bins at the South Courtice Arena, the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex and the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer facility which will provide an opportunity to increase the profile of O.V.E.R.T. and to increase potential fundraising. Resolution #C-326-12 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 from Alexis Fry, Unit Manager, O.V.E.R.T. (Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team) requesting to place used clothing bins at the South Courtice Arena, the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex and the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer facility be referred to staff. “CARRIED” COMMITTEE REPORT(S) Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report November 12, 2012. Resolution #C-327-12 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of November 12, 2012 be approved, with the exception of Items #2, #5, #9, and #12. “CARRIED” Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - November 19, 2012 Item #2 Resolution #C-328-12 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the matter of dredging of that portion of Bowmanville Creek, north of the spit on the west side of the channel, and Graham Creek be referred to the 2013 Budget for consideration; and THAT Staff provide a report, regarding installation of a central parking meter that would accept both cash and credit card, to the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of December 10, 2012 with consideration to installing a barrier gate lift system at both the Port Darlington and Newcastle harbours. “CARRIED” Item #5 Resolution #C-329-12 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT Report PSD-049-12 be received; THAT Council approve the resolution contained in Attachment 2 of Report PSD-049-12 supporting FIT applications by Mann Engineering on behalf of Bowmanville Golf and Curling for 3845 Middle Road as follows: WHEREAS Mann Engineering (the applicant) proposes to construct and operate a rooftop solar array (the "Project") on existing buildings associated with the golf course and the conference centre building for the Bowmanville Golf Course to be constructed to accommodate solar panels on the lands at 3845 Middle Road (the "Lands") in the Municipality of Clarington under the Province's FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the Municipality of Clarington indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the “FIT Rules”), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - November 19, 2012 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THATCouncil of the Municipality of Clarington supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands; and THAT This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-049-12 be advised of Council’s decision. “CARRIED” Item #9 Resolution #C-330-12 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report CSD-011-12 be received; THAT the expansion to the Public Access Defibrillator Program be given pre-budget approval; THAT the Boards listed in Sections 1.2 and 1.3 in Report CSD-011-12, as follows, be invited to participate in the Municipality’s Public Access Defibrillator Program;  Solina Hall  Tyrone Hall  Haydon Hall  Hampton Hall  Baseline Community Hall  Bowmanville Memorial Park Clubhouse  Orono Town Hall  Kendal Community Centre  Brownsdale Community Centre  Newtonville Hall  Visual Arts Centre  Clarke Museum  Bowmanville Museum  Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre  Clarington Older Adults’ Association THAT staff be authorized to submit applications to the Heart and Stroke Foundation for funding of the required Automated External Defibrillator units; Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - November 19, 2012 THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Municipality, any related agreements; and THAT the funding source be identified in the 2013 budget process. “CARRIED” Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #12 of Report #1 as he owns a business in downtown Bowmanville, and left the Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter. Item #12 Resolution #C-331-12 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal THAT, in accordance with By-law 91-58, Section 9 (6) (B) (vi), the area in downtown Bowmanville regulated by parking meters be designated as a Free Parking area as per the Municipality’s usual practice. “CARRIED” Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting. STAFF REPORT There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Confidential Report PSD-047-12 – Growth Plan Implementation – Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 128 – OMB Appeal Resolution #C-332-12 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT Confidential Report PSD-047-12 be lifted from the table. “CARRIED” Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - November 19, 2012 Resolution #C-333-12 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Confidential Report PSD-047-12 be received for information. (See following motions) Resolution #C-334-12 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of considering Confidential Report PSD-047-12, a matter that deals with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. “CARRIED” The meeting resumed in open session at 8:04 p.m. The Mayor advised that one item was discussed in “closed” session in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions were passed. “CARRIED” Resolution #C-335-12 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report PSD-047-12 be received; THAT the Municipality agree to settle its Ontario Municipal Board appeals respecting ROPA 128 as outlined in Report PSD-047-12; and THAT the Municipal Solicitor be directed to advise the Ontario Municipal Board of Council’s position. “CARRIED” BY-LAWS Resolution #C-336-12 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2012-085 to 2012-087; Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - November 19, 2012 2012-085 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 84-63, for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Doreen Wallraff ) 2012-086 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 87 to the Clarington Official Plan 2012-087 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Jay Sweet and Kathryn Schoon); and THAT the said by-laws be approved. “CARRIED” PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Partner referenced an article in the Fall Reflections Magazine recognizing th Hooper’s Jewellers Bowmanville, who celebrated their 65 year in business in 2012 and extended congratulations to Councillor Hooper and his family. Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting, refrained from voting on the Confirming By-law, and left the Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter. CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-337-12 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2012-088, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held th on the 19 day of November, 2012; and THAT the said by-law be approved. “CARRIED” Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting. Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - November 19, 2012 ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-338-12 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:08 p.m. "CARRIED" AYOR M N P CLERK I