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PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
January 25, 1999
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, January 25, 1999, at
7:00 p.rn., in the Council Chambers
Councillor Sche111ed the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor 1. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor 1. Rowe
Councillor 1. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Community Services, 1. Caruana (Attended until 8:25 p.m.)
Acting Director of Planning and Development, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Divisional Fire Chief, W. Hesson (Attended until 8:25 p.m.)
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Divisional Fire Chief, G. Weir (Attended until 8:25 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Rowe indicated that she would be making a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to Item #1 (a) of Report #1.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
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Resolution #C-61-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
January 11, 1999 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-62-99
January 25, 1999
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for the announcement of
the result of Council's deliberation with respect to the Advanced Funding
Program of the Ontario Lottery Corporation.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre read into the record the following Advanced Funding
Grants which were approved for recommendation to the Province earlier
this evening at a Special Council meeting:
Association of Hospital Volunteers
Bethesda Cemetery
Bethesda House of Mercy
Big Brothers of CIa ring ton
Clarington Concert Band
Clarington Girls Hockey Association
Clarington Minor Hockey Association
Clarington Older Adults Association
Clarington Swim Club Inc.
Durham East 4-H Council
Haydon Community Centre
Orono Amateur Athletic Association
Solina Community Centre
Rotary Club of Bowman vi lie
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington
Big Sisters ofOshawalClarington
Grandview Children's Centre
Kinark Child & Family Services
Canadian Red Cross Society
$ 5,000.00
5,000.00
25,000.00
20,00000
5,000.00
5,00000
5,000.00
20,000.00
5,000.00
2,500.00
7,500.00
45,000.00
45,000.00
5,000.00
13,883.00
1,000.00
5,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
Mayor Hamre recognized the efforts of the United Way Fundraising
Committee and introduced Gord Weir, Chair of the Committee. Mr. Weir
advised Members of Council that this year's campaign raised in excess of
$7,600.00 and thanked members of the Committee and staff for their
continuing support.
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Resolution #C-63-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Mayor forward correspondence to Mr. Weir and the United
Way Committee to thank them for their dedication to the United Way
cause.
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Sam Gust, 138 Queen Street, Bowmanville, LlC 1M9, addressed Council
with respect to the Addendum to Report CD-58-98. Mr. Gust indicated
his frustration which he has been experiencing over the last number of
years and advised that a misunderstanding existed. He was of the
impression that he could keep the equipment and disburse with
construction materials from his lot on Simpson Avenue. For two months
he worked to clean up the property, however, that clean-up has now been
hindered by the snowfall which has recently been experienced. He
indicated that he is now aware that he requires site plan approval in order
to use his property for the purpose which he wishes to and he requested
that Council provide him with one or two weeks in order to sort out the
matter.
Resolution #C-64-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception of Items I - 1, 1- 8, 1-9,1- 12 and 1-13.
"CARRIED"
Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on
December 1, 1998.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of a meeting ofthe Bowmanville Museum Board held on
December 9, 1998.
(Received for Information)
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DJ. Beach, Manager, York-Durham District, Ministry of the Environment
forwarding a copy of a report with respect to the Phytotoxicology 1997
Investigation - Darlington and Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations. In
summary, as in previous surveys, the report found that tritium emitted
from the stations was detected in grass and tree foliage and the levels
were consistent with or lower than previous survey results. The data
appear to reflect tritium levels in the air during the 24 hour period before
the samples were collected. Should future surveys be considered by the
Ministry, sampling fruits and vegetables may be a better indicator of long
term impact, as is done by Ontario Hydro.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of a meeting ofthe Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee held on December 15, 1998.
(Received for Information)
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Kawartha Region Conservation Authority advising that the second annual
dinner-roast organized by Friends of Kawartha Conservation will be held
on Saturday, April 17, 1999 at the Admiral Inn, Lindsay. Mr. John
O'Reilly, Member of Parliament for Haliburton-Victoria-Brock will be the
featured guest this year. As well, the event will be having a silent auction.
Members of the community are cordially invited to attend this gala
evening of dining, entertainment and conservation. Tickets for the 1999
Dinner-Roast cost $75.00 and are available from any member of Friends
or by calling 705-328-2271. A tax receipt will be issued for a portion of
the ticket. If you purchase your tickets before February 14th, you will
automatically be entered in the Friends early-bird draw. First prize is
$150.00 and second prize is $75.00.
(Received for Information)
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News Release received from Bell Canada advising that Bell is committed
to negotiated transition for operators. On January 11, 1999, Bell Canada
informed the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers' Union of
Canada of plans to partner with an international operator services provider
to create a new Canadian company in which Bell will hold a minority
interest. Bell informed the union that all 2,400 operators would be offered
jobs with the new Canadian company and that it was willing to begin
discussions immediately on aspects of the transition that will help ease the
adjustment process for employees. The decision to form this company
was made after thoughtful examination ofthe issue and after taking into
account how to best meet the needs of customers.
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It states that Canadians enjoy the lowest telephone service costs in North
America and have every right to expect to continue to do so.
(Received for Information)
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Lloyd Chiotti, Director Business Transformation, Enbridge Consumers
Gas, advising of ongoing developments and changes at Enbridge
Consumers Gas. Last year they joined with other members of the IPL
Energy family of companies to become Enbridge. Their new name tells
the world that they have become one company with one vision: to lead
the energy industry in a time of rapid change. Central to that change is a
process - being driven by customer demand and an evolving regulatory
environment - to remove certain business activities from regulated utilities
and into the competitive market place. It is called "unbundling" and it
holds the promise of significant benefits for consumers by creating a truly
competitive marketplace for energy-related services, which will enhance
customer choice and keep prices in check. Enbridge Consumers Gas will
continue to support its customers through the process of unbundling. As
in the current market, customers will be free to purchase gas through the
broker oftheir choice. However, he assures that customers who choose to
stay with Enbridge Consumers Gas for their gas supply will be able to do
so.
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(Received for Information)
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John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, advising that on February 9, 1999,
the Minister of the Environment, The Honourable Norm Sterling and his
Parliamentary Assistant, Mr. Doug Galt, the MPP for Northumberland,
will be available to speak with municipal delegations at the ROMA
Conference. He advises that if Members of Council would like to have a
meeting with the Minister and his Parliamentary Assistant on this date, to
advise his office.
(Received for Information)
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Gail Empey, Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk, Township of Cavan-
Millbrook North Monaghan expressing support for Kawartha
Conservation. She advises that government agencies, boards and local
governments have all been affected by downloading, downsizing and
restructuring and have all responded to these demands and challenges with
new business plans, leaner operations and changed servicing initiatives.
(Received for Information)
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Visual Arts Centre
POWERWORKS
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Ontario Summer
Games 2000 Bid
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The Visual Arts Centre ofClarington advising of POWER WORKS by
Jane Adeney. POWERWORKS is a broadside psychological assault, its
equivocal, ambiguous depth charges resonating with acknowledgements of
our submerged recesses of consciousness. The Visual Arts Centre
welcomes Hamilton artist Jane Adeney's exhibition, a series of clay boxes
with extruding electrical apparatus and contained, barely visible objects.
The opening reception was held on Sunday, January 17, 1999. Artist's
demo, talk and lunch Saturday, February 13, 1999, 10:00 a.ill. - 1:00 p.m.
Anyone wishing to register please call 623-5831.
Resolution #C-65-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 1 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham,
forwarding a letter of appreciation to the Municipality of Clarington
Council and staff with respect to the Ontario Summer Games 2000 Bid.
On January 13, 1999, Minister Isabel Bassett announced that Durham
Region would host the 2000 Summer Games. This could not have been
the successful bid that it was without the support and help of not only
Council, but Mr. Joseph Caruana who is a member of the Municipalities of
Durham Steering Committee.
Resolution #C-66-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 8 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Ontario 2000
Program - Main
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Low-Level
Radioactive Waste
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January 25, 1999
Isabel Bassett, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, advising
that one of the key centrepieces of the government's Ontario 2000
Program is Main Street Ontario. This partnership initiative with
communities across Ontario provides an opportunity for the communities
and the government to work together to create meaningful, exciting
projects in the year 2000. Main Street Ontario provides matching funds to
municipalities, First Nations and local services boards for special, one-
time, community oriented millennium projects taking place between
January 1,2000 and December 31,2000. Applicants are encouraged to
submit proposals for projects that will have a lasting and meaningful
legacy.
Resolution #C-67-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 9 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOnON)
Resolution #C-68-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-67-99 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and referred to the Valleylands Millenium Project Committee and
to the three B.I,A 's."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-67-99 was then put to a vote and CARRIED
AS AMENDED.
Frances Aird, Clerk Administrator, Township of Hope, forwarding a letter
addressed to The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Natural
Resources Canada advising of a resolution passed by the Township of
Hope as follows:
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"WHEREAS the Township of Hope LLRW Ad Hoc Committee
have prepared and presented their' Report on Conceptual Design
Options for a Low-Level Radioactive Waste Storage Mound at the
Welcome Site' to Council;
AND WHEREAS Council have forwarded a copy ofthe report to
all parties involved and a further review and discussion took place
with those parties;
AND WHEREAS Council has considered the issue of
transportation as a serious matter for the residents as well as the
other involved parties;
AND WHEREAS Council has considered the ultimate use of any
storage mound;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for
the Township of Hope has reached a consensus that the Township
continue to pursue keeping its own L.L.R.W. at the Welcome site
and that Council is not in favour of any option which would
involve transporting the waste;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT it is Council's
consensus that the entire tract of land at Welcome, including the
proposed mound, would be used for recreational purposes such as
a golf course."
Resolution #C-69-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 12 be received for information
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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Capped Property
Taxes
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Resolution #C-70-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-69-99 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that the correspondence be copied to the Low-Level
Radioactive Waste Committee."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-69-99 was then put to a vote and CARRIED
AS AMENDED.
Member Communication Alert, Association of Municipalities of Ontario
advising that the regulation that provides the method of calculating
assessment reform-related amounts that are subject to the 10 percent cap
on tax increases has been released.
Resolution #C-71-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 13 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-72-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Items D - 5, D - 6, D - 7, D - 8 and D - 9 be
approved as per the agenda.
"CARRIED"
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James W. Hale, President, Newcastle Recycling Limited, inquiring as to
the cost of waste pickup monthly and annually. He asks if fees calculated
for dumping and pickup are separate and if so, what is the cost of tipping
fees in Clarington. He stated that it was his understanding that this
contract was to be open for bids in 1999, however, it is rumoured that
Canadian Waste has negotiated with staff for a two year extension to 2001
and he would be interested in seeing a copy of any such agreement and
would also be interested in knowing the details of the transfer station
agreement.
(Referred to the Director of Public Works for
response)
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Janet Everton, 80 Somerscales Drive, Orchard Park Estates, Bowmanville,
LlC 5B7, regarding the lack of public transit in the Municipality of
C1arington. She stated that a bus system would be an incentive for people
to leave their cars at home and would also make mobility for seniors more
convenient. She feels that incidents of accidents would be reduced with
less vehicles on the road and the environment would benefit from less
exhaust fumes. She is requesting Council to consider this matter.
(Referred to the Director of Public Works for
consideration in conjunction with his review ofthis
matter)
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Chris Osborne, advising of his resignation from the Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee as he is moving to Toronto.
(Receive his resignation with regret, thank Chris
Osbourne for his contribution and refer letter to the
Municipal Clerk to fill vacancy)
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Claude Cantin, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities,
requesting the Municipality of Clarington to proclaim March 21, 1999 as
"International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination" and to
participate in FCM's annual Race Relations Award.
(Proclaimed)
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Lisa McCoy, Area Manager, Durham East, Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Ontario, requesting the Municipality ofClarington to proclaim February
as "Heart and Stroke Month" and to conduct a flag raising ceremony
during the first week of February.
(Proclaimed and flag raising in the Municipal
Square approved)
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Norm Leigh, Manager, Business Development and Kim Wildman, Project
Manager, Durham '99, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising that
as part of the Region's 25th Anniversary they are planning what, at
present, they are calling "The Summer Tent Event." This will take place
on Saturday, June 12, 1999 on the grounds behind Regional Headquarters
in Whitby, and they are inviting the Municipality of Clarington to
participate. They will be erecting a small "tent city" of nine tents, one for
each municipality and one for the Region. They are offering each
municipality in Durham a tent approximately 20' by 40' (at no cost to the
municipality) in which to showcase artists, musicians, crafts, foods,
historic displays, services, etcetera, whatever the municipality feels they
would like to promote about the Municipality of CIa ring ton. They advise
that admission would be free to the public, although they might ask for
donations to a food bank, and would provide entertainment, midway rides,
to name but a few. In the evening they would present a live concert, with
predominantly local talent in a central tent. They ask that the municipality
confirm its intent to participate by February 4, 1999.
Durham '99
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Resolution #C-73-99
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Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 2 be referred to the Marketing and
Tourism Officer.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-74-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-73-99 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that participation in the program be approved."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-73-99 was then put to a vote and CARRIED
AS AMENDED.
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Freedom to Read
Week
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Craig Brown, Chairman, Clarington Public Library Board, advising that
Freedom to Read Week is February 14 - 21, 1999. As stated in the
Canadian Library Associations Statement on Intellectual Freedom, "all
persons in Canada have the fundamental right, as embodied in the nation's
Bill of Rights and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, to have
access to all expressions of knowledge, creativity and intellectual
activity". He advised that to celebrate our intellectual freedom, libraries,
bookstores and schools across Canada will promote displays of censored
materials and educate the public about censorship during Freedom to Read
Week, an annual event sponsored by the Canadian book and magazine
industry. He advised that the Clarington Public Library will host displays
of materials in their collection which have been banned, challenged or
removed from libraries, school libraries and bookstores. He is requesting
the Municipality ofClarington to proclaim the week of February 14 - 21,
1999 as Freedom to Read Week.
Resolution #C-75-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
WHEREAS the right to pursue the truth through free inquiry essential to
deomocratic decision making;
AND WHEREAS the freedom to read is the essence offree inquiry;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington
recognizes, re-affirms and defends the right of citizens of this community
individually to decide what he or she will or will not read as allowed by
Canadian law;
AND FURTHER in support of this resolution, this Council proclaims the
Municipality hence forth a freedom to read zone.
"CARRIED"
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Payment in Lieu
Of Taxes - Head
And Bed Rate
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Novina Wong, City Clerk, City of Toronto, forwarding a copy of Clause
No. 21 of Report No. 26 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities
Committee headed "Payment in Lieu of Taxes for Provincial and Federal
Buildings." She advised that City Council adopted this Clause without
amendment and in so doing took the following action:
I. Requested the Provincial Government to approve legislation to
increase the "head and bed" rate allowed in Section 157 of the
Municipal Act from $75.00 to $208.50;
2. Requested the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to
pursue Recommendation No. (I) with the Province of Ontario; and
3. Requested all GTA municipalities to endorse Recommendation No.
(I).
Resolution #C-76-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution of the City of Toronto regarding increasing the "head
and bed" rate be endorsed in principle;
THAT the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be requested to pursue
with the Province of Ontario, calculation of the payment in lieu of taxes,
for Provincial and Federal buildings, for "heads and beds" as described in
Section 157 of the Municipal Act, based on the property's current value
assessment, not a flat rate; and
THAT the City of Toronto be notified of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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Ganaraska Region
Conservation
Authority - 5%
Increase in 1999
Levy
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MonON
NonCE OF MOnON
The Township of Hope advising of the proposed levy increase for 1999 for
the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA). Council of the
Township of Hope read in the minutes of the GRCA that there will be a
5% increase in the 1999 levy and are requesting the municipality's support
in objection to this proposal. Township of Hope Council have passed a
resolution and forwarded a letter to the GRCA stating that a 5% increase
for 1999 is unacceptable and is unjust in todays terms, especially as it has
been announced without having established a budgetary need. They
expected a substantial reduction considering the Conservation Authority's
unexpected windfall in their reduction in taxes.
Resolution #C-77-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item D - 4 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report #1
G.PA Report
January 18, 1999
Resolution #C-78-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
January 18,1999 be approved with the exception ofItem #la).
"CARRIED"
Councillor Rowe indicated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect
to Item #la); vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting
on the subject matter. Councillor Rowe indicated that her husband is a
business partner of one of the subjects of Report PD-I0-99.
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Semi-Annual
Report on Site
Plan Activities
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Report #2
Delegation of
Peter Falconeri
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Report #3
Use of Fire
Station Training
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Resolution #C- 79-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report PD-I0-99 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolultion #C-80-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report WD-06-99 be received for information; and
THAT Peter Falconeri be provided with a copy of Report WD-06-99 and
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-81-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report FD-4-99 be received; and
THAT Council approve the use of the fire station training room by
Municipal employees, for instructional purposes at a rate of $10.00 per
hour.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-82-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report CD-58-98 be lifted from the table.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-83-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Addendum to Report CD-58-98 be referred back to staff for a
joint report to be prepared between the Clerk's Department and the
Planning and Development Department to be presented to Council on
February 8, 1999 with respect to the site plan process as it pertains to
Mr. Gust's property; and
THAT Mr. Gust be advised that he must submit his site plan application
by February 1, 1999.
"CARRIED"
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-84-99
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Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
99-10 being a by-law to authorize a Standard Grant or Contribution
Agreement with Natural Resources Canada;
99-11 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality ofClarington and Bell Canada;
99-12 being a by-law to amend Schedule A to By-law 97-294 being the
Transfer Station Operating Agreement with Canadian Waste
Services Inc.; and
98-13 being a by-law to authorize entering into an agreement with W.E.
Roth Construction Limited, the owners of Plan of Subdivision
18T-97028 and any mortgagee who has an interest in the said
lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington in
respect of 18T -97028.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Regional Update
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Resolution #C-85-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 99-10- to 99-13 inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Mutton confirmed that the Regional Municipality of Durham
has once again received a Triple A credit rating from the Canadian Bond
Rating Agency.
Councillor Novak advised that the Transportation Committee has been
holding round table discussions and a presentation will be made to the
General Purpose and Administration Committee on February 1, 1999.
January 20, 1999 was the launch of Durham Lives, a vehicle to allow
communities to have health issues brought forward.
Councillor Mutton indicated that all ofthe boards on which he sits are
taking advantage ofthe opportunity to utilize Durham '99 advertisement
for their promotions.
Councillor Novak indicated that the Bowmanville Museum Board will
also be involved in the Durham '99 programs and the Museum held a
wonderful open house.
Councillor Rowe advised that Gregory Ward, a Bond Head resident and
author, will be speaking at the Clarington Library on February 11, 1999.
Councillor Schell indicated that last Wednesday, the Healthy Community
Committee received a presentation on the Road Watch Program and have
formed a committee to implement this program. He also advised that he is
a member of an environmental advisory group through Ontario Hydro
which is presently on a fact-finding mission in order to give direction to
Ontario Hydro Nuclear on environmental issues. All meetings are open to
the public and upcoming meetings are to be held at various nuclear sites.
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Councillor Trim advised that he attended meetings of the Orono Amateur
Athletic Association, the Orono B.i.A. and the Ganaraska Conservation
Authority last week.
Councillor Young commented that Kawartha Conservation has received
letters from three municipalities asking for dissolution of the Conservation
Board. They are now forced to hold a meeting in order to look at that
option; this meeting has been scheduled for February 11,1999 at 7:30
p.m.
Resolution #C-86-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Council ofthe Municipality ofClarington fully support the
continued existence ofthe Kawartha Region Conservation Authority.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre indicated that on January 22, 1999 the first meeting of the
Greater Toronto Services Board was held in Richmond Hill at which time
Alan Tonks was elected as Chair through a large majority vote. She
indicated that it was a good spirited, positive meeting and she is looking
forward to the next meeting which is scheduled to be held on February 26,
1999. At that time, the salary of the Chair will be decided.
Resolution #C-87-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of discussing a legal
matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-88-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
"CARRIED"
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January 25, 1999
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
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ADJOURNMENT
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Councillor Rowe indicated a disclosure of pecuniary interest earlier in the
meeting; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on
the Confirming By-law.
Resolution #C-89-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 99-14, being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of CIa ring ton
at this meeting held on the 25th day ofJanuary 1999, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-90-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 99-14 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-91-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:41 p.m.
"CARRIED"