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Council Minutes
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
December 1, 2003
Minutes of the first meeting of Council
held on December 1, 2003, at 7:00 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Ping Ie
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, 1. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Confidential Secretary to the Municipal Clerk, H. Keyzers
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
The Municipal Clerk called the meeting to order and asked
everyone to join in the singing of 0 Canada. The invocation was
given by Rev. Jim Feairs.
The Municipal Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Elect
John Mutton. The Municipal Clerk then administered the Oath of
Office to the following:
Adrian Foster
Don MacArthur
Pat Pingle
Gord Robinson
Jim Schell
Charlie Trim
Local Councillor
Local Councillor
Local Councillor
Local Councillor
Regional and Local Councillor
Regional and Local Councillor
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REMARKS
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December 1 , 2003
The Municipal Clerk declared the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington for the term 2003 to 2006 to be organized and turned the
meeting over to His Worship Mayor John Mutton.
Alex Shepherd, M.P., expressed his regrets.
John O'Toole, M.P.P., congratulated all Members of Council for
their re-election and congratulated the newest Member of Council,
Adrian Foster. Looking back over Council's history he noted the
successes and how remarkable the new South Courtice Arena, the
sports Hall of Fame, and the new library are. Clarington's future is
looking even brighter. Mr. O'Toole stated that his position is to
work cooperatively and collectively with Council. He stated that
sometimes Councillors are all called to make difficult decisions
involving public safety, children and youth. As Clarington grows,
peoples needs will also grow.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
Mayor Mutton thanked the citizens of Clarington for returning him to
office and the strong vote of confidence in the direction of this
Municipality by the re-election of council. Also, a warm welcome to
Team Clarington Councillor Adrian Foster.
Last term Clarington made the transition to a service based
municipality. Expansionary policy with respect to roads, transit and
recreation infrastructure will top the "will happen" list and he
highlighted the following areas of direction:
Community Services
1. The Clarington Indoor Soccer facility and Lacrosse bowl will
open October 2004;
2. The Bowmanville Community Park will open in 2004;
3. The Brian Macfarlane Hockey Museum will open January
2005; and
4. The 8.1 million dollar Newcastle Indoor aquatic facility will
open in 2006.
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Emergency Services
1 . The new Courtice Fire Station/Police Station will open in
2004;
2. The new Newcastle Fire Station and Emergency Measures
office will be targeted for 2006; and
3. The former Courtice Fire Station is currently being reviewed
as a Durham Region Land ambulance station.
Transit and Roads
Transit expansion to Wilmot Creek and Orono will become
permanent;
Transit will also be expanded in Courtice for more
north/south connections;
The Bowmanville GO Transit property will be purchased and
a transit hub established;
Longworth bridge will open in 2004 for a much needed
east/west Bowmanville arterial road;
401 interchange reconstruction and new 401 access and
egress will be given time frames with a tri-partite agreement
between Clarington, Durham and the Province; and
The first phase of the downtown Bowmanville street
revitalization program will happen this year and the Mayor
thanked Ron Hooper and the DBIA for their assistance in
making the improvements not only visually pleasing but also
business friendly.
Waterfront
Major waterfront acquisition will happen in Courtice and
Bowmanville using all tools under the Municipal Act.
Planning Services
1. The Orono Community Improvement Plan will be born with
Council endorsement and capital improvement forecast; and
2. The Official Plan will have its much anticipated review
completed in concert with the revised Zoning By-law.
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS
REPORTS
Schedule of
Meetings for
2003 - 2006
Economic Development
ITER is still wanted and the next five days in Vienna will determine
the future. The Courtice Water Pollution Plant at a price tag of
$128 million will see the first phase of its construction in 2006. The
Mayor was pleased to announce that Clarington is projecting a
record year for construction value with a total construction value of
$178 million. Industrial construction is up 50% to $3.15 million,
commercial construction is up 500% to $3 million, Institutional
construction is up 50% to $10.7 million, Agricultural construction is
up 40% to $1.1 million and OPG with a huge $25 million increase in
construction value.
Library Services
The Mayor will be exercising his right to sit on the Clarington
Library Board and he plans to establish a short term time frame for
the new Newcastle Branch; the current $70,000 per year in rent
would be better applied to a debenture and a taxpayer-owned
Newcastle Library.
Other Initiatives
Clarington will again be pushing the envelope and leading the way
in customer service. The last new initiative will be implementing
community forums on a quarterly, rotating basis in each of the four
wards. Mayor Mutton guarantees great service and great economic
and employment growth for the most innovative and efficient
Municipality in Ontario.
Resolution #C-567-03
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report CLD-44-03 be received;
THAT the meeting schedule for 2003 to 2006 attached to Report
CLD-44-03 be approved; and
THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council.
"CARRIED"
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BY-LAWS
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Resolution #C-568-03
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that
the said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2003-176 being a by-law to adopt the meeting schedule for the years
2003 - 2006
2003-177 being a by-law to appoint deputy mayors
2003-178 being a by-law to establish the Members of Council as
Chairmen of Departments and to repeal By-law 97-257
2003-179 being a by-law respecting the annual allowances paid to the
Mayor and Members of Council
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-569-03
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2003-176 to 2003-179,
inclusive, be approved.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-570-03
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2003-180 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this first meeting held on the 1 st day of December
2003, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-571-03
December 1, 2003
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Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2003-180 be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-572-03
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:42 p.m.
"CARRIED"