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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/1990 THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE ..... General Purpose and Administration Committee November 19, 1990 Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, November 19, 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. Kotseff Town Clerk, P. Barrie (From 11:00 am. until 11:40 am.) Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director of Public Works, W. Evans Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Deputy Clerk, M. Knight ~ Councillor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-797-90 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on November 5, 1990 be approved. "CARRIED!! PUBLIC HEARINGS As required under the new Planning Act [Section 34(12)], Council is holding a public meeting prior to either adopting or rejecting the following: (a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 35, Concession 2, former Townsbip of Clarke - Dirk Mostert. '- ~Ul G.PA Minutes '-' PUBLIC HEARINGS '-" ~ - 2- November 19, 1990 The Chairman asked if there were any persons present wishing to speak to these matters. No one indicated a desire to speak. Before proceeding with these matters, the Chairman asked the Deputy Clerk to advise on the manner of notice. The Deputy Clerk advised that: (a) Public notices were mailed to all property owners within 120 metres by October 19, 1990; (b) Notices of the public meetings were posted on each of the sites by October 19, 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-law, if passed, to please leave their name, address and telephone number with the Deputy Clerk before they leave. The Chairman called on the Director of Planning and Development to briefly describe the purpose and effect of the by-law and how the by-law accomplishes the stated purposes. The purpose and effect of the by-law is as follows: (a) Dirk Mostert - to permit the development of one additional non-farm rural residential lot. The Chairman announced that questions may be asked concerning the manner of notice or the purpose and effect of the by-law 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) Dirk Mostert - Report PD-337-90 Noone spoke in opposition to or in support of the application. Dirk Mostert, 355 Regional Road 42, R.lU8, Newcastle, LIB illl, the applicant, advised the Committee that the comments made by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Section 6.2 of Report PD-337-90 stating that "the proposal is not farm related in nature and would create an incompatible use in a predominately agricultural area" are somewhat misleading as the land in question is not presently being farmed. ) I ' '- U [ G.PA Minutes ~ DELEGATIONS '-" '-' - 3 . November 19, 1990 (a) Ted Cieciura, Design Plan Services, 385 The West MaU, Suite 303, Etobiooke, M9C 1E7, noted concurrence with Reports PD-338-90 and PD-339-90 and was present to answer questions from the Committee. (b) AI Strike, Strike, SaImers & Furlong, Barristers, 38 King Street West, Bowmanville, LlC lR2, gave a brief overview of the events leading to the formation of the RIA from 1977 to 1990. He advised that the Business Improvement Area unanimoualy support and endorse the contents of Report PD-341-90 and are wil1ing to give a fmancial contribution in the amount of $5,000.00 to help fmance the CAUSE Study. (c) Larry Sherman, I.BJ. Group, 240 1&hrnnn-l Street West, Toronto, M5V lWl, Consultant to the Newcastle Community Liaison Group, stated that a report from the Committee on Phase IV will be submitted to Council prior to the Council meeting of November 26, 1990. The Newcastle Community Liaison Group cannot proceed to Phase IV uuless they have Council's approval and full support. He referred to a Cabinet document which is now being reviewed by the Newcastle Community Liaison Group and which will be made available for Council's review. (d) A6na Bridgeman, Esquire Developments, 805 T ..k....h.,..., Blvd East, Toronto, M4M 1B2, requested the approval of the Committee in amending the drainage agreement entered into between the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, Carhohne Investments Limited, Esquire Developments Limited and Oceanfront Developments Limited wbich would enable C.N. Works and the Channel Works to be phased. (e) Irwin Hamilton, Harniltnn & A...".,;"t<!S, 1 Division Street, P.O. Box 39, Bowmanville, L1C 3K8, requested that the Committee reconsider Report PD-325-90, a Rezoning Application for Dr. Eleanor Vincent, in view of the fact that all agencies concerned have forwarded positive comments. He circulated 11 letters of support from area residents and noted that the concerns of 2 dissatisfied area residents have been addressed. (0 Dr. 1>.1.......... Vmcent, Box 178, Newcastle, LOA lBO, advised the Committee that her reason for purchasing a house in the residential district was because she feels that her practise is not a commercial venture and would prefer a home environment for her patients. She conducts several hypno-therapy sessions during the week and the loud noise emanating from truck traffic in the downtown area would disturb her patients during these sessions. The waiting room and treatment room will be eularged and the two examining rooms will be converted into three rooms. She stated that she would be a good neighbour to the area residents. (g) Cathy Abraham, 4 Doncaster Cres., Newcastle, LlA lH3, spoke on behalf of some of her neighbours who are patients of Dr. Vincent and noted that this facility has easy and safe access. , J I ! l J G.P.A. Minutes "'-' DELEGATIONS '-' \.. - 4- November 19, 1990 (h) Reg Tressider, 94 Caroline Street, Newcastle, LlA 1H3, has lived directly to the east of Dr. Vincent's property for five years and advised that his cbildren are patients of Dr. Vincent. He stated that the offices are presently depressive and dingy. Hours of operation occur during the day, the arena is located directly across the street and, should an emergency arise, immediate medical help will be available. (i) Richard Murphy, 210 Andrew Street, Newcast1e, LlA lH3, whose family members are patients of Dr. Vincent, has been a resident of the subdivision to the east of Dr. Vincent's property since January 1990 and noted that the office and parking facilities are presently inadequate and Dr. Vincent, in her application, is addressing these concerns satisfactorily. (j) Sandra Martin, 177 Edward Street, Newcast1e, L1A 1H3, resident of Foster Creek and mother of three smaU children fmds the location of Dr. Vincent's office to be very convenient, the property is very well maintained and quiet at night. She fmds the doctor's facility to be necessary and vital and situated in an ideal location. (k) Rev. Ron Young, 216 Andrew Street, Newcast1e, L1A 1H3, Pastor of the Newcastle Fellowship Baptist Church for five years, stated that he has received very favourable comments on the calibre and the dedication of Dr. Vincent and that she is much needed in Newcastle Village. (I) Lloyd StephPnRnn, 100 King Street East, Newcast1e, LlA 1H3, a sixty year resident of Newcastle Village, stated that the services of Dr. V mcent are necessary the Village of Newcastle and he cannot fmd one person opposed to this facility. Resolution #GPA-798-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the Committee recess for ten minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 11:00 a.m. Ld4 G.P.A. Minutes - 5 - November 19, 1990 '-" PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Rezoning Dirk Mostert 60.35.642 '-' Revised Rezoning Revised Plan of Subdivision and Revised Neighbourhood Plan Amendment Carnovale Construction Ltd. 60.46.236 60.34.110 60.35.472 '-' Resolution #GPA-799-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report PD-337-90 be received; THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Dirk Mostert be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report pending the receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-337-90 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-800-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report PD-338-90 be received; THAT the proposed Revised Plan of Subdivision 18T-88067 revised and dated October 17, 1990, as per Attachment No. 1 to Report PD-338-90, be approved subject to the conditions contained in Report PD-338-90; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by by-law, to execute a Subdivision Agreement between the Owner and the Town of Newcastle at such time as the agreement has been fmalized to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and the director of Planning; THAT the proposed Neighbourhood Plan Amendment OP 2.2.3(8) be approved; THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Design Plan Services on behalf of Carnovale Construction be approved; THAT the amendment to By-law 84-63 attached to Report PD-338-90 be approved and that the "Holding (H)" symbol be removed by by-law, upon execution of a Subdivision Agreement; THAT the proposed Plan of Subdivision 18T-88067 Zoning By-law Amendment DEV 88-94 and Neighbourhood Plan Amendment OP 2.2.3(8) be exempted from Council Resolution #C-780-89; ) iJ S G.PA Minutes - 6- November 19, 1990 ~ PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Rezoning Martin Road Holdings Limited 60.35.631 '-' Revised Plan of Subdivision Fram Building Group 60.46.258 \.. THAT a copy of Report PD-338-90 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-338-90 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-801-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report PD-339-90 be received; THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Design Plan Services Inc. on behalf of Martin Road Holdings Limited be approved; THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-339-90 be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT a copy of Report PD-339-90 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; 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 any delegation and those persons listed in Report PD-339-90 be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-802-90 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-340-90 be received; THAT the revised Plan of Subdivision (18T-87087) submitted by Tunney Planning on behalf of Fram Building Group be approved subject to the conditions attached to Report PD-340-90; THAT a copy of Report PD-340-90 be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-340-90 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "MOTION LOST" ) . , ... iJ Cl G.P.A Minutes - 7 - November 19, 1990 '-' PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Community Assist for an Urhan Study Effort (CAU.S.E.) Downtown Bowmanville 35.31.S Resolution #GPA-S03-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report PD-341-90 be received and referred to the 1991 Budget deliberations; and THAT the delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDII Proposed ModiflClltion Resolution #GP A-S04-90 to the Hamlet of Orono Secondsry Plan Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Mayor Hubbard Rezoning - Christopher and Lynn Robinson THAT Report PD-342-90 be received; 60.35.404 THAT the Region of Durham be requested to modifY the Hamlet of Orono Secondsry Plan as indicated by Attachment No. 2 to Report PD-342-90; \.. THAT Rezoning Application DEV S7-97 submitted by Christopher and Lynn Robinson to permit the creation of eight residential lots with private water and sewage disposal in Part Lot 29, Concession 5, former Township of Clarke, be approved; THAT the amending by-law be forwarded to Council for approval at such time as the Region of Durham has approved the Hamlet of Orono Secondsry Plan as modifted, and the applicant has prepared a Master Drainage Plan for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the Town of Newcastle Public Works Department; THAT a copy of Report PD-342-90 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-342-90 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Animal Control Monthly Resolution #GPA-S05-90 Report for Month of October 1990 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Deegan 68.29.5 THAT Report PD-343-90 be received for information. "CARRIED" '-" ),' . ( li I G.P.A. Minutes - S- November 19, 1990 '-" PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Parking Enforcement Resolution #GPA-S06-90 Monthly Report for Month of October, 1990 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hannah 77.39.3 THAT Report PD-344-90 be received for information. "CARRIED" By-law Enforcement Monthly Report for October 1990 10.13.6 Resolution #GPA-S07-90 Moved by Councillor Deegan, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report PD-345-90 be received for information. "CARRIED" Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for October 1990 56.49.3 Resolution #GPA-SOS-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-346-90 be received for information. "CARRIED" '-' Proposed Modifications Resolution #GP A-S09-90 to Section 9 of the Town of Newcastle Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Deegan Official Plan (Hamlets) THAT Report PD-347-90 be received; 60.30.2 THAT Report PD-347-90 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Region of Durham Planning Department as the Town of Newcastle's response to Modif'lClltion 4(b) as proposed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs in respect of Section 9 of the Town of Newcastle OffIcial Plan; and THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the interested parties listed in Report PD-347-90 be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Rezoning Dr. E. Vincent 60.35.603 Resolution #GPA-S10-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for reconsideration of Report PD-325-90. '- "CARRIED" ) ie _1...0 G.PA Minutes - 9- November 19, 1990 ....... PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ~ "" Newcastle Community Liaison Group Resolution #GPA-811-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report PD-325-90 be reconsidered. "CARRIEDII Resolution #GPA-812-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report PD-325-90 be received; THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Dale A1Iison on behalf of Dr. Eleanor Vincent, be approved; THAT the amending by-law be passed at such time as the applicant has entered into a site plan agreement with the Town; and THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department and the interested parties listed in Report PD-325-90 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-813-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the delegation of Mr. Larry Sherman, Consultant, Newcastle Community Liaison Group, be acknowledged; THAT all documents pertaining to the Waste Management Site Process including the Cabinet document be made available to Council for their review; THAT Council reaffll'lllS its position with respect to being opposed to a temporary Waste Management Facility Site within the Town of Newcastle's boundaries; and THAT Mr. Larry Sherman be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" , ~, I . i '..' '-.- \_- / G.P.A. Minutes - 10 - November 19, 1990 \..- PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Drainage Agreement Carhohne Inv. Limited Esquire Dev. Limited CLERK'S DEPARTMENT '-' Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1989 35.31.109 '"' Resolution #GPA-814-90 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the delegation of Ms. Alina Bridgeman be acknowledged; THAT, subject to the approval of the Directors of Public Works and Planning and Development of certain changes to the Drainage Agreement entered into between The Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, Carhohne Investments Limited, Esquire Developments Limited and Oceanfront Developments Limited which will enable CN Works and the Channel Works described therein to be phased, the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, those amending pages required to effect the phasing of the Works; and THAT Ms. Alina Bridgeman be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Councillor Wotten chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-815-90 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report CD-33-90 be received; THAT, in accordance with Section 3(1) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1989, the Mayor be designated as the "Head" of the Town of Newcastle for the purpose of the Act; THAT the Town Clerk be appointed the Freedom of Information and Privacy Co-ordinator and that, in accordance with Section 49 (1) of Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1989, the powers and duties vested in the "Head" be delegated to the Town Clerk; THAT, notwithstanding Recommendation 3 above, the responsibility regarding the release of any personnel and related personal information, be delegated to the Cbief Administrative OffIcer; and THAT a by-law, being a by-law to designate the Mayor as "Head" be presented to Council. "CARRIED" G.P.A. Minutes -11- November 19, 1990 '"" TREASURY DEPARTMENT Councillor Deegan chaired this portion of the meeting. Response to Audit Management Letter for Year Ending December 31, 1989 Resolution #GPA-816-90 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report TR-95-90 be received for information. "CARRIEDtl Tender NW90-44, One Resolution #GPA-817-90 (1) Ouly Stake Body with Telescopic Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten Hoist and Crane 10.2.8 THAT Report TR-96-90 be received; THAT Raglan Industries Inc., Oshawa, Ontario, with a total bid of $27,648.00, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender NW90-44, be awarded the contract to supply and deliver one (1) ouly Stake Body with Telescopic Hoist and Crane 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. "CARRIED" Tender NW90-45 Resolution #GPA-818-90 Roof Repairs Newcastle Village Arena Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton 10.2.8 THAT Report TR-97-90 be received; THAT Barr's Roofmg and Sheet Metal, Newcastle, Ontario, with a bid in the amount of $29,800.00, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender NW90-45, be awarded the contract for Newcastle Village Arena Roof Repairs, as required by the Department of Community Services, FORTHWiTH; and THAT the funds be drawn from the Community Services Capital budget, Account #7029-00020-0501. ItCARRIED" '-" ) .. 1 .. I G.P.A. Minutes - 12 - November 19, 1990 \"... TREASURY DEPARTMENT Cash Activity Report September, 1990 Part A 10.57.9 Tender NW90-42, Snow Clearing and Winter Maintenance of Sidewalks and Parking Lots 1O.2.S '-' "" Resolution #GPA-S19-90 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report TR-9S-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 September 30, 1990, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-9S-90; and THAT Part A of the expenditures for the month of September, 1990 be confirmed. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-S20-90 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Report TR-99-90 be received; THAT GW.S. Landscaping, Bowmanville, Ontario, with bid prices of $204.00, $351.00 and $130.00 per callout for snow clearing and $347.00, $549.00 and $210.00 per callout for sand/salt spreading be awarded the contract to provide Snow Clearing and Winter Maintenance for Sections I (Bowmanville), N(Courtice) and V(Community Services Parking Lots), respectively, as required by the Town of Newcastle for the 1990/91 winter season; THAT D & F Snow Removal, Bowmanville, Ontario, with bid prices of $84.00 and $28.00 per callout for snow clearing and $lOS.00 and $36.00 per callout for sand/salt spreading be awarded the contract to provide Snow Clearing and Winter Maintenance for Sections II (Newcastle) and ill (Orono) respectively, as required by the Town of Newcastle for the 1990/91 winter season; and THAT the funds expended be drawn from the 1990 and 1991 Winter Maintenance budgets for the respective departments, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" lit... G.PA Minutes \..- TREASURY DEPARTMENT Tender NW90-46 Heavy Duty Bleachers 10.2.8 Co-operative Tender WB5-90, for the Collection and Disposal of Recyclables from the Blue Boxes 10.2.8 '"" FIRE DEPARTMENT - 13 - November 19, 1990 Resolution #GPA-821-90 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Report TR-100-90 be received; THAT Henderson Recreation Equipment Limited, Norwich, Ontario, with a total bid of $18,792.00, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and speciflClltiOns of Tender NW90-46, be awarded the contract for the supply and delivery of Heavy Duty Bleachers, as required by the Department of Community Services; and THAT the total funds required in the amount of $18,792.00 be drawn from the approved Community Services Capital Budget, Account #7603-00001-0516. "CARRIED'! Resolution #GPA-822-90 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report TR-101-90 be received; THAT Muscillo Transport Limited, Kleinburg, Ontario, with a unit price of $.296 per unit per pick up, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and speciflClltiOns of the Co-operative Tender WB5- 90, be awarded the contract for the collection and disposal of Blue Box Recyclables, as required by the Department of Public Works; THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham fmance all blue box collection costs throughout the term of the contract as outlined in Report WD-89-90; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary agreements, FORTHWITH. IlCARRIED" COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. \.. Community Services Department Capital Project Update Parks and Cemeteries 10.12.118 Councillor Stapleton chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GP A-823-90 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report CS-42-90 be received for information. , t LIJ "CARRIED" G.PA Minutes - 14- November 19, 1990 \..- COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT "" "'" Park Naming Policy 68.31.1 Resolution #GPA-824-90 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Mayor Hubbard THAT Report CS-43-90 be received; and THAT the Park Naming Policy attached to Report CS-43-90 be endorsed. PUBLiC WORKS DEPARTMENT "CARRIED" Schleiss and Holland Subdivision, Phase N Plan lOM-787 77.2.163 Soper Creek Subdivision Plan 10M-794 Certificate of Acceptance and Assumption By-law Roadways and Storm Sewer System 77.2.164 Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-825-90 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report WD-92-90 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a "Certificate of Acceptance" for the roads, storm drainage system and street lighting works construction within Plan lOM-787; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-92-90 assuming the streets within Plan 10M-787, as public highways. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-826-90 Moved by Councillor Deegan, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report WD-93-90 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a "Certificate of Acceptance" for the roads, storm drainage system and street lighting works constructed within Plan 10M- 794; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-93-90 assuming the streets within Plan 10M-794, as public highways. "CARRIED" /14 G.PA Minutes \.- ADMINISTRATOR UNFINISHED BUSINESS \.. OTHER BUSINESS GO Rail Service To Bowmanville '" - 15 - November 19, 1990 Mayor Hubbard chaired this portion of the meeting. There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Councillor Hamre made a declaration of interest with respect to the following item; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Hamre jointly owns property in the vicinity of the subject area Resolution #GPA-827-90 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT the request from the No Ganaraska Dump Committee for fmancial assistance in the amount of $5,000.00 to assist the Committee in their current activities be denied. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-828-90 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the Town of Newcastle investigate the feasibility of providing some funding to the No Ganaraska Dump Committee. "MOTION LOST" Resolution #GPA-829-90 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah WHEREAS on April 24, 1990, The Honourable Robert Nixon announced the extension of limited GO Rail service to Bowmanville on an interim basis consisting of a single train in the morning and afternoon peak periods; WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation and GO Rail are undertaking investigations to secure a site and have retained consultants to design the GO Rail station; WHEREAS the Town of Newcastle has supported the interim GO Rail service; ) ) G.PA Minutes ~ OTHER BUSINESS ~ ADJOURNMENT '- - 16 - November 19, 1990 WHEREAS on June 11, 1990 the Town of Newcastle requested the Ministry of Transportation to initiate a Corridor Overview Study or other appropriate studies under the Environmental Assessment Act to establish full GO Rail service to Bowmanville consistent with the technically- preferred route through Oshawa; WHEREAS as yet the new Government of Ontario has not offIcially confirmed the previous Government's commitment to provide limited GO Rail service to Bowmanville; and WHEREAS there are many communities in the Toronto commutershed that are a much greater distance than Bowmanville from Union Station, Toronto, that have enjoyed full GO Rail service for a considerable time: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minister of Transportation, The Honourable Ed Philip, be requested to officially confll'1ll the commitment of the previous Government to extend limited GO Rail service to Bowmanville; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minister of Transportation be requested to initiate immediately the appropriate studies needed to implement full GO Rail service to Bowmanville including the early identification of station locations; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Bob Rae, the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Gord Mills, M.P.P. and Mr. C. W. Lundy, Clerk, the Region of Durham. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-830-90 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:35 p.m. "CARRIED" A ~ ~t?4t' w~ Chairman, P . epartment / t (; ~~N;