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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/01/1990 THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE '-- General Purpose and Administration Committee October 1, 1990 Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, October 1, 1990 at 9:30 am., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor M. Hubbard Councillor P. Deegan Councillor D. Hamre Councillor L. Hannah Councillor K Hooper Councillor F. Stapleton Councillor A. Wotten Also Present: Chief Administrative OffICer, L. KotsefT Acting Director of Public Works, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Town Clerk, P. Barrie ~ Councillor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-695-90 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the minutes of a regu1ar meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on September 17, 1990 be approved. "CARRIED" PUBLIC HEARINGS As required under the new Planning Act [Section 34(12)], Council is holding public meetings prior to either adopting or rejecting the following: (a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lots 33 and 34, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington - Kiddicorp Investments Ltd.; and (b) Proposed Zoning By.law Amendment - Part Lot 28, Concession 2, former Township of Clarke - G. Gray. '- 201 G.P.A. Minutes "-' PUBLIC HEARINGS '-" "-' - 2 - October 1, 1990 The Chairman asked if there were any persons present wishing to speak to these matters. Several people indicated a desire to speak. Before proceeding with these matters, the Chairman asked the Clerk to advise on the manner of notice. The Clerk advised that: (a) Public notices were mailed to all property owners within 120 metres by August 31, 1990; (b) Notices of the public meetings were posted on each of the sites by August 31, 1990; and (c) The notices comply with the regulations under the Planning Act. The Chairman announced that any persons wishing further notice of the passage of the by-Jaws, if passed, to please leave their name, address and telephone number with the Clerk before they leave. The Chairman called on the Director of Planning and Development to briefly describe the purpose and efTect of the by-laws and how the by-laws accomplish the stated purposes. The purpose and efTect of the by-laws are as follows: (a) Kiddicorp Investments Ltd - to rezone those environmental protection zone lands to residential to implement an approved plan of subdivision consisting of 45 single family lots; and (b) G. Gray - to permit a semi-detached dwelling to be established on the subject lands. The Chairman announced that questions may be asked concerning the manner of notice or the purpose and efTect of the by-laws and that all questions must be asked through the Chair. The Chairman announced that Committee would hear from the objectors, then anyone in support, with the applicant speaking last. (a) Kiddicorp Investments Ltd. - Report PD- 290-90 Mrs. Evylin Stroud, 89 Litt1e Avenue, Bowmanvi11e, L1C 1J9, is in opposition to the rezoning of environmentally protected lands for the proposed development. Noone spoke in support of the application. The applicant was not present to address Committee. 202 G.P.A. Minutes ~ PUBLIC HEARINGS DELEGATIONS Ilw ~ - 3 - October 1, 1990 (b) G. Gray - Report PD-291-90 Mr. D. Ibbitson, 141 Mill Street, NewcastJe, LOA lHO, indicated that he lives opposite to the subject site and questioned the need for the rezoning change in this residential area. Mr. P. KosIick, 38 Manvers Road, Newcastle, LOA lHO, spoke in support of the proposed rezoning. He stated that the dwelling is in bad need of repair and that the owner has good ideas for its renovation. Mr. George Britt, was present on behalf of the applicant to answer questions of Committee. He stated that the house is badly in need of structural repair and in order to justifY the keeping of the home the best solution was to convert to a semi-detached dwelling. Because of the style of the house, the applicant is planning to duplicate the front onto the rear of the house, adding to the nature of the historic community. Mr. Britt indicated that the lot is approximately 50% larger than is required for a semi-detached dwelling and that parking and driveway facilities will be available. (a) Mr. OebnnAln. R.R.#2, Orono, LOB mo, addressed Committee in opposition to the recommendations contained in the Addendum to Report PD-243-90. When Mr. Ochonski appeared before Committee on July 23, 1990 he indicated that Report PD-243-90 was in error in that it showed a part of a road being placed in an environmentally protected zone. This oversight has not been corrected in the Addendum to Report PD-243-90. (b) Mr. A. Murphy, 16 Frederick Street, BowmanviI1e, L1C 3B8, addressed Committee in opposition to the recommendations contained in Report PD-292-90. His opposition is based on the following criteria: - high density residential being placed in an existing low density area; - the proposed community centre is practically in his back yard; - the fencing and lighting concerns have not been satisfactorily addressed; - in order to achieve proper drainage, a great deal of grading will be required; and the absence of a pedestrian access to the downtown area of Bowmanville. 203 G.PA Minutes '-" DELEGATIONS '--' '-' - 4- October 1, 1990 (c) Mrs. Bell Wells, 6 Barbara Street, Bowmanville, L1C 2E4, addressed Committee in opposition to the recommendations contained in Report PD-292-90. Mrs. Wells indicated that this proposal is not in keeping with the neighbourhood in which she purchased her home. Mrs. Wells stated that she does not object to the Ministry of Housing's position that 25% of new homes are to be affordable housing, however, she does not agree that all of these homes should be located in one area, overpowering the residential area already established. She has been advised by real estate agents that the value of properties in the surrounding neighbourhood will most likely be lessened if this development is to proceed. Mrs. Wells stated that the proposal is attracting a great number of people who presently do not reside in the Town of Newcastle and questioned the validity of supplying such housing for non-residents of the Town. Mrs. Wells read into the record comments from Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stevens, her next door neighbours, in opposition to the development. (d) Mr. E. Banting, 20 Frederick Street, Bowmanville, LlC 2B9, an abutting owner to the subject property, stated that he is in support of Mrs. Wells' concerns. Mr. Banting also questioned why all of the Town's co-op housing will be located in this one area; the absence of a sidewalk to the downtown core; construction of a privacy fence; and the location of the sanitary sewer for the proposa1. He stated that Section 9.1 of Report PD- 292-90 states that residents abutting the eastern limits of the property are separated by the existing ravine, however, Mr. Banting pointed out that this ravine belongs to the residents of Barbara Street and Frederick Avenue. (e) Mr Ernest Eves, 8 Barbara Street, Bowmanville, L1C 2E4, addressed Committee in opposition to the recommendations contained in Report PD-292-90. Mr. Eves stated that although the reduction in the number of units has decreased by 4 since the proposal was originally submitted, his position in the matter has not altered. He expressed his opinion that the density is still too high in an existing single family development. Mr. Eves also indicated concerns with the upkeep of the grounds and buildings and the traffic flow in the area (I) Mr. Chris Tnrnliruum. 55 JAt'Inn..n Road, BowmanviUe, LlC 2E2, addressed Committee in opposition to the recommendations contained in Report PD.292-90. He stated that he is the property owner most affected by the proposal as his property is located on the north-east boundary line of the subject property. Mr. Tomlinson has a large cedar hedge on his boundary line of which the ownership has come into question since the submission of the proposed development. As this hedge will provide privacy from the development, Mr. Tomlinson is asking that it remaio as is. Since the access road to the proposal is being constructed along his boundary line, his property will now be located on a busy comer which it was not at time of purchase. Also, he raised the concern that the owner of the property has not retained the weeds during the summer months. , -'4 ' 'i' (U G.P.A. Minutes ""'" DELEGATIONS "" "" - 5 - October 1, 1990 (g) Rev. Ed l3--lunn....born, St. Paul's Church, 190 Church Street, Bowmanville, L1C 1'1'9, - Committee was advised by Ms. Laughlin that Rev. Schamerhorn was unavailable to attend the meeting. (h) Ms. Edna T oIl.,gI1m.. Box 245, Bowmanville, LlC 3Ll, addressed Committee in support of the recommendations contained in Report PD-292-90. Ms. Laughlin indicated that she is a single parent and is now paying in excess of 70% of her income for housing. She stated that there is a drastic need for housing of this type in Bowmanville for those individuals who cannot afford rental units. She advised that the entire project will not be subsidised but that some rents will be at full market value. The community centre proposed for the development will not be a party centre but more of a meeting facility for the Board of Directors and various committees of the co-op. (i) Ms. Jane Barkely, Ontario Ministry of Housing, 10th Floor, 777 Bay Street, Toronto, MOO 2E5, addressed Committee in support of the recommendations contained in Report PD-292-90. She explained to Committee the philosophy of co-op housing and advised that it would be managed by a Board of Directors who will be drawn from the membership of the co-op. The proposal will be divided into four equal parts - eighteen units will be deep core (those requiring a large amount of subsidy), eighteen shallow core (those individuals requiring subsidy to allow for 30% of their income to pay for housing), eighteen units non- core (individuals requiring some level of subsidy), and eighteen full market rent units. Ms. Barkely indicated that the Ministry of Housing strongly supports the subject proposal. She distributed to the members of the Committee a study which states there is no evidence that non-profit housing causes a decrease in value among surrounding residential properties. G) Ms. Betty Wood, 26 Little Avenue, Bowmanville, LlC 1J6, stated that Bowmanville is badly in need of housing of this type so that the children of individuals requiring subsidised housing can be raised in a nice, clean environment. (k) Ms. Annette Bate, General Delivery, Newcastle, LOA mo, was unable to attend the meeting, however, letters in support of the recommendations contained in Report PD-292-90 were submitted on her behalf. (1) Mr. V-...hAP! Boyd, 200 White Oaks Crt., Apartment 1204, Whitby, LIP 1B8, addressed Committee in support of the recommendations contained in Report PD-292-90. Mr. Boyd indicated that he is presently paying 65% - 70% of his earnings for rent and has been advised that his landlord is contemplating an increase of $125.00 per month. He would like to become a part of a community where he can interact with other residents and take pride in ownership. / i '5 LU G.PA Minutes ~ DELEGATIONS '-' - 6- October 1, 1990 (m) Mr. Dan Gallant, 885 Oxford Street, Apartment 420, Oshaw&, LlJ 3W3, addressed Committee in support of the recommendations contained in Report PD-292-90. Mr. Gallant indicated that he has had his name on a waiting list for co-op housing for 3 1/2 years. All of the exposure that he has had to co-op housing has indicated to him that they are well kept, family-oriented projects. The tenants of the co-ops must meet all of the stringent requirements of the project or they will be evicted. (n) Mr. Chris Smith, DeYeIopment ConAllltant, 188 Main Street, Toronto, M4E 2Wl, addressed Committee in support of the recommendations contained in Report PD-292-90. He stated that the applicant is willing to work with the Town and the community and has already held several meetings with the neighbours to address their concerns. Resolution #GPA-696-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow the presentation by Deloitte and Touche with respect to the Goods and Services Tax to be heard during the Treasury portion of the meeting. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-697-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the Committee recess for ten minutes. "CARRIED' The meeting reconvened at 11:33 a.m. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Rezoning Kiddicorp Investments Ltd. 60.35.635 "'" Resolution #GPA.698-90 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report PD-290-90 be received; THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by D. G. Biddle & Associates Ltd. on behalf of Kiddicorp Investments Ltd. be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-290-90 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" ) 1-'6 _U G.PA Minutes - 7- October 1, 1990 ~ PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Rezoning G. Gray 60.35.634 Resolution #GPA-699-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT Report PD-291-90 be received; THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by G. Gray on behalf of Sonbon Homes Ltd. be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-291-90 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDrr Rezoning Resolution #GPA-700-90 Bowmanville Valley Co-operative Homes Inc. Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Stapleton 60.35.517 THAT Report PD-292-90 be received and referred back to Staff in order to deal with concerns of area residents; and '-' THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-292-90 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Rezoning Resolution #GPA-701-90 Spectraconn Consulting Services Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton 60.35.575 THAT Report PD-293-90 be received; THAT Rezoning Application DEV 89-125 submitted by Spectraconn Consulting Services on behalf of 708545 Ontario Limited to permit residential development be approved; THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-293-90 be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT a copy of Report PD-293-90 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; THAT the amending by-law be circulated in accordance with regulations made under the Planning Act; "-'" U-' , I.. I G.PA Minutes - 8- October 1, 1990 ~ PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Certificate of Release Walter Schleiss & Raymond D. Holland 60.46.2 ~ Certificate of Release Walter Schleiss & Raymond D. Holland 60.46.2 ..... THAT the "H" - Holding Symbol in the amending by-law not be removed until such time as the applicant has entered into a subdivision agreement with the Town; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-293-90 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-702-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT Report PD-294-90 be received; THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph 5.26 of the Subdivision Agreement between the Town and Walter Schleiss and Raymond D. Holland (Plan 10M-769), the Town has no objections to the issuance of the "Certificate of Release"; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by by-law, to execute on behalf of the Town of Newcastle the "Certificate of Release"; and THAT Walter Schleiss and Raymond D. Holland be informed of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-703-90 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-295-90 be received; THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph 5.26 of the Subdivision Agreement between the Town and Walter Schleiss and Raymond D. Holland (Plan 10M-789), the Town has no objections to the issuance of the "Certificate of Release"; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by by-law, to execute on behalf of the Town of Newcastle the "Certificate of Release"; and THAT Walter Schleiss and Raymond D. Holland be informed of Council's decision. "CARRIED" ) I : i' "_ ,);,..J G.PA Minutes - 9- October 1, 1990 ~ PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Certificate of Release Resolution #GPA-704-90 Burketon Hills Estates 60.46.2 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-296-90 be received; THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph 5.4 of the Subdivision Agreement between the Town and United Counties Holding, Veltri and Son Limited, Lesron Enterprises Limited and Susan Ann Swartz, the Town has no objections to the issuance of the "Certificate of Release"; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by by-law, to execute on behalf of the Town of Newcastle the "Certificate of Release"; and THAT United Counties Holding, Veltri and Son Limited, Lesron Enterprises Limited and Susan Ann Swartz be informed of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Official Plan Amendment Ochonski 60.30.254 Resolution #GPA-705-90 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Stapleton '-' THAT the Addendum to Report PD-243-90 be received; THAT Report PD-243-90 be received; THAT it be recommended to the Region of Durham that the OffIcial Plan Amendment application 89-144/D submitted by W. K Lycett on behalf of Jan and Janina Ochonski to amend the Region Official Plan from General Agriculture to Major Open Space be denied; and THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department and those persons listed in Report PD-243-90 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDrt Rezoning Palladino 60.30.254 Resolution #GPA-706-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-301-90 be received; '-' iO'j G.P.A. Minutes -10- October 1, 1990 \.. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT THAT the Rezoning Application submitted by Nick Palladino requesting the removal of the "Holding (H)" symbol from the subject lands within Part Lot 30, Concession 3, Former Township of Darlington be approved and the By-law attached to Report PD-301-90 be forwarded to Council for approval; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-301-90 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDII Assessment of Industrial Resolution #GPA-707-90 Land Need in the Town of Newcastle Moved by Councillor Deegan, seconded by Mayor Hubbard (South Courtice) 60.2.108 THAT Report PD-297-90 be received for information; and ~ Watershed: Second Interim Report of the Royal Commission on the Future of the Greater Toronto Waterfront 35.31.19 THAT a copy of the report "Assessment of the Unmet Requirement for Industrial Land in the Newcastle Study Area" be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department for input into the Review of the Durham Region Official Plan. nCARRIED" Resolution #GPA-708-90 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-298-90 be received for information. 1tCARRIED" School Crossing Guard - Resolution #GPA-709-90 Status Report 68.26.99 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hooper Proposed Changes to the Hearing Process Environmental Assessment Board 35.31.10 ..... THAT Report PD-300-90 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-710-90 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT Report PD-304-90 be received for information. "CARRIED" flu G.P.A. Minutes - 11 - October 1, 1990 \.. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Petition by Residents for Anit- Whistling By-law 10.13.123 CLERK'S DEPARTMENT TREASURY DEPARTMENT '-' Cash Activity Report August, 1990 Part A 10.57.9 Tender NW90-35 One (1) Ouly Cab and Chassis (10,800 kg) 10.2.8 ~ Resolution #GPA-711-90 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PD-303-90 be received for information; and THAT Ma. Cindy Atkinson, 202 Andrew Street, Newcastle Village, lead petitioner, be advised that the Town is not prepared to pass an Anti- Whistling By-law for the reasons cited in the Staff report and that a copy of Report PD-303-90 be forwarded to Ms. Atkinson. t1CARRIED" There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Councillor Deegan chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-712-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report TR-80-90 be received; THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter 302, Section 81 (1) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980, the Treasurer reports to Committee that the cash position of the Town of Newcastle for the month ended August 31, 1990, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-80-90; and THAT Part A of the expenditures for the month of August, 1990 be confll'1lled. ItCARRIED" Resolution #GPA-713-90 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report TR-82-90 be received; THAT McCleave International, Mississauga, Ontario, with a total bid of $31,814.64, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender NW90-35, be awarded the contract to supply and deliver one (1) ouly Cab and Chassis (10,800 kg) to the Town of Newcastle as required by the Department of Community Services; and THAT the required funds be drawn from the approved 1990 Community Services Capital budget, Account #7603-00001-0504. L 1 i "CARRIED" G.P.A. Minutes \.. TREASURY DEPARTMENT Tender NW90-25 Two (2) Ouly Crew Cabs 10.2.8 ~ Region of Durham Co-operatiave Tenders WD80-90, The Supply of Sodium Chloride WD77-90, The Delivery of Sodium Chloride 10.2.8 '"" - 12- October 1, 1990 Resolution #GPA-714-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Report TR-83-90 be received; THAT Roy Nichols Motors Ltd., Bowmanville, Ontario, with a total bid of $42,873.64, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and speciflClltions of Tender NW90-25, be awarded the contract to supply and deliver two (2) ouly Crew Cabs to the Town of Newcastle as required by the Departments of Community Services and Public Works; THAT the funds in the amount of $21,000.00 be drawn from the approved 1990 Community Services Department Capital budget, Account #7603.00001-0504; THAT funds in the amount of $357.00 be drawn from the approved 1990 Community Services Department Capital budget, Account #7603-00001-0505; and THAT funds in the amount of $21,516.84 be drawn from the approved 1990 Public Works Department Capital budget, Account #2900-00010-0000. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-715-90 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Report TR-84-90 be received; THAT Canadian Salt Company Limited, Mississauga, Ontario, with a unit price of $32.84 per tonne, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and speciflClltions of Region of Durham Co-Operative Tender WD80-90, be awarded the contract to Supply Bulk Sodium Chloride to the Town of Newcastle, as required by the Department of Public Works, FORTHWITH; THAT T.H. Forsythe Limited, Pickering, Ontario, with a unit price of $.74 per tonne to Bowmanville Yard, $1.21 per tonne to Orono Yard and $1.21 per tonne to Hampton Yard, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Region of Durham Co-Operative Tender WD77-90, be awarded the contract for Delivery of Sodium Chloride to the Town of Newcastle, as required by the Department of Public Works, FORTHWITH; and THAT the funds be drawn from the Public Works approved Winter Maintenance Accounts for the 1990/91 winter season requirements. "CARRIED" 1..12 G.P.A. Minutes - 13 - October 1, 1990 '-" TREASURY DEPARTMENT Tender NW90-36, Westview Park Development 10.2.8 Resolution #GPA-716-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Report TR-85-90 be received; THAT Oshawa Garden Service Ltd., Oshawa, Ontario, with a bid in the amount of $67,713.82 being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and SpeciflClltiOns of Tender NW90-36, be awarded the contract for Westview Park Development, as required by the Department of Community Services; and THAT the funds be drawn from the Community Services Capital budget Account #7603-00001-0516; and THAT the additional funds required in the amount of $4,213.82 ($67,713.82 contract plus $5,000.00 consulting less $68,500.00 budget allocation) be drawn from the Community Services Lot Levy Account #1110-156-X. "CARRIED" '-" Region of Durham Resolution #GPA-717-90 Co-operative Tender WD79-90, Supply and Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre Delivery of Winter Sand 10.2.8 THAT Report TR-86-90 be received; THAT Robert E. Young Construction Ltd., Ennismore, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $107,800.00, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Region of Durham Co-Operative Tender WD79-90, be awarded the contract to supply, deliver, mix and stockpile winter sand, as required by the Town of Newcastle for the 1990/91 winter season, FORTHWITH; and THAT the funds be drawn from the Public Works approved Winter Maintenance accounts for the 1990/91 winter season requirements. llCARRIEDtr Tender NW90-38, Kresia Lane and Gearing Lane Surface Paving and Ditching 10.2.8 Resolution #GPA-718-90 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report TR-88-90 be received; '"" THAT Bennett Paving and Materials, Oshawa, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $44,041.40, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifICations of Tender NW90-38, be awarded the contract for Kresia Lane and Gearing Lane Surface Paving and Ditching, as required by the Department of Public Works, FORTHWITH; and II L.J G.PA Minutes - 14 - October 1, 1990 \.. TREASURY DEPARTMENT THAT funds required for the work be recovered by drawing down the developer's Letter of Credit, in accordance with the terms and conditions provided for in the Subdivision Agreement between Gearing Farms Limited and the Town of Newcastle. "CARRIED" Mr. Laurence Martin and Mr. Peter Farrell of Deloitte and Touche, Chartered Accountants, addressed Committee with respect to the proposed Goods and Services Tax (G.S.T.) and its implications on the Town of Newcastle. Mr. Farrell stated that the Finance Minister has made a commitment that municipalities will bear no greater cost under the proposed system than under the existing Federal Sales Tax which is to be replaced, however, there is a substantial administrative cost associated with the transition and compliance under the G.S.T. The most significant change for municipalities resulting from the G.S.T. is that all commercial activities are taxable, irresepective of the type of organization which provides the supply. As a result, many municipalities will fmd that they are required to undertake administrative functions with which they have little experience. \.. The most important reason for adequately addressing the tasks involved in implementation of the G.S.T. is the potential loss of money. Every dollar of G.S.T. paid but not properly recorded will cost the Town 57 cents. Every dollar of taxable revenue upon which the Town does not collect G.S.T. will cost the Town 7 cents. Every dollar of G.S.T. coded to an exempt supply rather than a taxable supply will cost the Town 43 cents. Every purchase that was previously subject to the old Federal Sales Tax will cost the Town money if cost savings are not secured from the supplier. The cost to the Town as a result of the G.S.T. will be signiflCllUt and will likely create a need for additional staff. Resolution #GPA-719-90 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the presentation of Laurence Martin and Peter Farrell of Deloitte and Touche with respect to the Goods and Services Tax be received with appreciation; and THAT the Treasury Staff prepare a report voicing the Town of Newcastle's objection to the proposed Goods and Services Tax to be considered by Council on October 15, 1990. "CARRIEDII FIRE DEPARTMENT \.. There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. I 4 G.PA Minutes "-' COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT - 15 - October 1, 1990 Councillor Stapleton chaired this portion of the meeting. Providing Town Facilities for Fundraising for Tornado Victims 68.31.4 Resolution #GPA-720-90 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report CS-39-90 be received; THAT the Department of Community Services be authorized to permit Town operated facilities, during the identified, non-prime hours, for the specific purpose of fundraising for the victims of the recent tornado; THAT the rental fee associated with these requests be waived; THAT Staff be authorized to fund rental fees associated with the use of Ha1ls not operated by the Municipality from the Contingency Account as they relate to fundraising activities for the August 28, 1990 tornado victims; and THAT Community Associations involved in this activity be required to provide Council with documentation regarding the disposition of the donation to the victims of the tornado. '"" "CARRIED" PUBUC WORKS DEPARTMENT Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting. Request by Bernie Roth Resolution #GPA-721-90 for the Construction of a Rock Berm on the Moved by Councillor Deegan, seconded by Councillor Wotten East Side of Fices Road 18.2.3 THAT Report WD-86-90 be received; and THAT no action be taken to construct a rock berm on the east side of Fices Road; and THAT Mr. Bernie Roth be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Leaf Collection and Composting 35.23.6 Resolution #GPA-722-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, Councillor Wotten THAT Report WD-87-90 be received for information. \.. "CARRIED" (1) G.PA Minutes - 16. October 1, 1990 '-' PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Cost Sharing for Servicing of Town Owned Lots on High Street Bowmanville ~ ADMINISTRATOR '-' Resolution #GPA-723-90 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report WD-88-90 be received; THAT Condition No.6 of draft plan approval for Subdivision 18T-84035 located on High Street in Bowmanville be amended FORTHWiTH to read: 6(a) "THAT the applicant will pay the full costs (100%) of any work (e.g.: intersection improvements, utility relocation, ditch grading, sodding, entrance construction, etc.) on High Street and Meadowvale Boulevard which is required in connection with this development." 6(b) "THAT the Town will use its best effort to ensure in entering into agreements of sale of each of the four Town-owned lots which will front onto High Street that a portion of the sale price of each will be paid to the developer by the purchaser so that each purchaser will pay one quarter of the Town's share of the Town's allocated servicing costs. The Town's allocated servicing costs are the actual cost of the components of servicing High Street set out in Attachment No.3 to Report WD-88-90 which now are estimated to be $111,937."; and THAT Mr. Mario Veltri and Mr. George Karakokkinos, G.M. Sernas & Associates Limited, be advised of Council's decision. nCARRIEDII Resolution #GPA-724-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the Committee recess until 1:30 p.m. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 1: 30 p.m. Mayor Hubbard chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-725-90 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Confidential Report ADMIN-5-90 be considered in open Committee. "CARRIED" 1..16 G.PA Minutes '-" ADMINISTRATOR ~ UNFINISHED BUSINESS '-' OTHER BUSINESS - 17- October 1, 1990 Larry Kotseff, Chief Administrative Officer, introduced Mr. Lloyd Flemming of Robert MacDowall and Associates who gave Committee an overview of the Provincial Legislation with respect to Pay Equity and advised the members of the exercise which Town Staff have implemented over the last 12 to 18 months. Resolution #GPA-726-90 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Confidential Administrator's Report ADMIN-5-90 be received; THAT the presentation of the Town's Consultant, Mr. Lloyd Flemming be received and acknowledged; THAT Plans 1 and 2 to the consultant's report be approved as the municipality's Pay Equity plans in accordance with the Provincial Legislation; THAT the funding required to implement the above recommendations be drawn from the approved 1990 budget account for contingencies, Account #7007-X-0298, and the surplus salary accounts as indicated in Confidential Report ADMIN-5-90; and THAT staff and the necessary CUPE and Provincial representatives be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #GPA-727-90 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-726-90 be amended by adding the word "FORTHWITH" after the word "Legislation" in the third paragraph. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-726-90 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. There were no items of business considered under this section of the agenda. There were no items of business considered under this section of the agenda. ) i / G.P.A. Minutes '-' ADJOURNMENT '-' '"" - 18- October 1, 1990 Resolution #GPA-728-90 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:04 p.m. "CARRIED" ~-1:~V / i ;3