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PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
March 8, 1999
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, March 8, 1999, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor 1. Mutton
Councillor 1. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Councillor M. Novak (On Vacation)
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Attended Until 9: 13 p.rn.)
Acting Director of Planning & Development, D. Crome (Attended Until
9:13 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon (Attended Until 9: 15 p.m.)
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Schell indicated that he would be making a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to the public meeting, Correspondence
Items 1-4 and I - 13, Report #5 and By-laws 99-30 and 99-31.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
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Resolution #C-155-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 22,
1999, be approved.
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PUBLIC MEETING
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A public meeting is being held to receive comments concerning the report
of the Inquiry Officer, Mr. Harold Goldkind, in response to the matter of
the application of the Corporation ofthe Municipality of Clarington for
approval to expropriate land for the purposes of reconstruction of the
public and privately owned portions of Cove Road; the reconstruction ofa
bridge over the Westside Creek and approaches to the bridge to connect
Cove Road with Cedarcrest Beach Road and establishing Cove Road, the
bridge and approaches as a public highway.
David Ashcroft, 63 Cedarcrest Beach Road, R.R. #2, Bowmanville,
L1C 3K3, indicated that he has been patiently awaiting the report of the
Inquiry Officer and he encouraged Council to act upon it quickly.
Gordon White, 37 Windsor Valley Place, Courtice, LIE 114, addressed
Council with respect to the access to the properties in the vicinity of the
bridge and indicated that a laneway is being developed parallel to the road
on the Cedarcrest Beach Road. He requested that the same access as
suggested for Cedarcrest Beach Road also be afforded to those individuals
on Cove Road.
Marsden Barrick, 147 Cove Road, Box 66, Bowmanville, LlC 3K3,
commented that the report ofthe Inquiry Officer did not approve
expropriation of the rights-of-way on Cove Road.
Norm Leblanc, 63 Cedarcrest Beach Road, R.R. #2, Bowmanville,
LI C 3K3, stated that the residents ofthis area have been inconvenienced
for a couple of years now and he urged Council to proceed immediately
with this excellent plan.
Bill Clarke, 149 Cedarcrest Beach Road, Bowmanville, L I C 3K3,
questioned whether a left turn onto the proposed lane running parallel to
Cedarcrest Beach Road will be possible from the bridge. He also
questioned whether signage would be placed in order to keep fishermen
out of the area.
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Charles Packer and Carl Andognini, Ontario Hydro, were present to
provide an update on the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. Mr.
Andognini indicated that the station has committed to being open and
accessible to the public and to improve their performance. Through the
use of regular report cards and meetings with Council, they have been
successful in opening communications with the public and all of their
performance indicators have been exceeded. Their emergency procedures
have been updated and their safety goals have been met. Through the use
of an overhead presentation, Charles Packer, Site Vice-President,
highlighted the 1998 report card and performance trends, the year 2000
program, improving performance improvement, community relations and
highlights for 1999. In summary, he advised that the station will continue
to operate and maintain the facility safely and will work towards sustained
improvement.
Resolution #C-156-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Council recess for 15 minutes.
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The meeting reconvened at 8: 16 p.m.
There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting.
Correspondence Item I - 15 was circulated to Council as a handout.
Resolution #C-157 -99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exceptionofItems 1-4, 1- 8, 1-15, 1-16, 1-13, 1-17 and
1-22.
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Minutes ofa meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on
February 2, 1999.
(Received for Information)
1-2
Minutes of a special meeting ofKawartha Conservation held on
February 11, 1999.
(Received for Information)
1- 3
John C. Hughes, Director, Ministry of Transportation, advising ofthe
implementation of Ontario's vehicle impoundment program. He advised
that this new initiative is part of Ontario's Road Safety Plan, the
government's blueprint for making our roads safer. Bill 138, The
Comprehensive Road Safety Act, 1997, targets some of the worst offenders
on our roads, including those who drink and drive and those who drive
while under a licence suspension. Effective February 16, 1999, vehicles
drive in Ontario by persons apprehended for driving while their licence is
suspended for a Criminal Code conviction, will be impounded for a
minimum of 45 days.
(Received for Information)
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Stewart A. Taylor, Mayor, City of Owen Sound, inviting OSUM Members
to the 1999 46th Annual Conference, May 5 - 8, 1999, which the City of
Owen Sound is honoured to host. This year's Conference will provide an
exciting opportunity for municipal officials to more clearly understand our
rapidly changing world. Last year, Dr. David Foote, demonstrated how
changing demographics influenced the requirement for municipal services.
This year delegates will learn how municipalities must address changing
technologies as we approach the new millennium
(Received for Information)
1-6
Media Release received from the Visual Arts Centre of CIa ring ton,
advising of activities for Five Days in March. The artists are ready and
waiting to bring special March Break programs to the community. From
March 15 - 19, the Centre is offering morning and afternoon art classes in
a variety of media.
(Received for Information)
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John Milton, Executive Director, Ontario Recreation Facilities Association
Inc., advising of the 44th Annual Training and Development Program to be
held May 2 to May 7,1999, at the University of Guelph, and advising of
several new initiatives, the Propane Safety and Handling Program, and the
continuing advancement of their web site at WWW.orfa.com. The new
Propane Safety and Handling course is recognized by the Technical
Standards and Safety Authority - Fuel Safety Branch.
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Essentially, under the Energy Act, the Ontario Propane Code requires that
all workers working with propane must hold a certificate of qualification
for the work they perform.
(Received for Information)
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George S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock, advising
that the Council of the Township of Brock has discussed correspondence
received respecting the proposed dissolution of Kawartha Region
Conservation Authority and is opposed to any initiative to dissolve the
Authority. The Township of Brock has indicated that in the event
consultants are hired to address this matter, it is their opinion that the
member municipalities initiating the proposal to dissolve, should be
responsible for such costs.
(Received for Information)
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Sallie Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care
Association, forwarding a letter of appreciation for the one time Grant
allocated to them by the Municipality ofClarington. She advised that all
funds will remain in the local community and will enable them to continue
to provide direct service to the residents of Clarington.
(Received for Information)
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I - II
News Release received from the Atomic Energy Control Board, that the
Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) is inviting public comment on
upcoming licensing actions for Ontario Hydro, Pickering Nuclear
Generating Stations A and B - renewal of operating licences and Ontario
Power Generation Inc., change of operator and new licences. These
organizations have made applications to the Board. The Board gave initial
consideration to these proposals at its meeting on January 28, and is
expected to make the final licensing decisions following its meeting in
Ottawa on March 25, taking into account any comments or concerns
expressed by interested parties or the public. Anyone wishing to obtain a
copy of the staff recommendations regarding these licensing issues may
call 1-800-668-5284. Written comments or requests for appearances
before the Board with respect to these licensing applications must be
received by March 4, 1999.
(Received for Information)
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Wayne Arthurs, Mayor, Town of Pickering, advises that in July of 1998
The Honourable David Collenette, Minister of Transport, initiated a thirty
day public consultation period in consideration of declaring federally held
lands as an airport site under the federal Aeronautics Act. At the request
of the Town of Pickering, two extensions to the consultations were granted
to December 31, 1998. He advised that the Town of Pickering met with
federal representatives and others on two occasions during this period.
One of these meetings on October 15, 1998, included Minister Collenette.
They propose that after more than 25 years, it is timely and appropriate to
establish a "stakeholders forum" to address the matter of a proposed
declaration and other issues of local, regional, provincial and federal
interests. They strongly believe that community stakeholders have a
legitimate role to play in such a process. A meeting was held on March 2,
1999, at 2:00 p.rn., at the Pickering Recreation Complex to initiate
discussions and set the stage for the stakeholders forum.
(Received for Information)
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Janet Mason, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, advises that a recently filed regulation under the Municipal
Act has the effect of prohibiting municipalities from licensing real estate
companies, brokers and agents. The Provincial Government's role is to
ensure that municipal licensing does not result in regulatory duplication
and undue financial burdens on businesses in Ontario. Since the real
estate industry is regulated under the Real Estate and Business Brokers
Act, municipal licensing of real estate agents and brokers would constitute
unnecessary duplication. She advised that after careful examination, it has
been decided to proceed with the regulation
(Received for Information)
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Kim Wildman, Durham '99 Project Officer, forwarding a copy of Durham
'99 Information Package. This package contains the following:
I. Durham '99 Events and Activities
2. Durham Region - the last 25 years
3. The Durham Challenge
4. Events Calendar for January - March
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They are currently updating this calendar as event information is
continually received in their office. They will be forwarding a revised
calendar to the municipality on a bi-monthly basis, as this information is
included. (A copy of the calendar is available in the Clerk's Department.)
(Received for Information)
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Michael Power, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
forwarding information on the Model Gas Franchise Agreement. In 1987,
when the joint industry-municipal committee produced the Model
Agreement and the Franchise Handbook, municipal representatives
successfully concluded several matters of concern to municipalities.
Based on municipal input, including input from the Municipal Engineers
Association, AMO identified some housekeeping changes and three issues
of major concern to the municipal sector:
. The ability to impose permit fees
. A maximum lO-year term for renewal agreements
. Compensation for use of the rights-of-way
Clearly any changes to the Model Agreement will impact all
municipalities as their Gas Franchise Agreements are renewed. Any
concerns or comments may be forwarded to Pat Vanini, Director of Policy
and Government Relations by Fax 416-971-6191.
(Received for Information)
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Linda J. Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska
Region Conservation Authority, advises that on January 21, 1999, the Full
Authority Meeting, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
approved the 1999 general levy as per the notification, which was
forwarded to each municipality on December 18,1998, with a copy of the
1999 preliminary budget. Also, she forwarded a copy of the 1998
financial statements and the 1998 Annual Report. (A copy of the
correspondence is available in the Clerk's Department.)
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
held on February 16, 1999.
(Received for Information)
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D.A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham, forwarding a copy ofa
report on the Status of Class Environmental Assessment for Additional
Water Pollution Control Plant Capacity for Whitby, Oshawa and
Clarington. (A copy ofthe report is available in the Clerk's Department.)
(Received for Information)
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W. Donald Cousens, Mayor, Town of Markham, forwarding a copy of an
eight-page summary of the First Annual Report of World Mental Health
Day in Canada. The success of this public education enterprise ultimately
depends on the support and engagement of communities across the
country. Last year, more than 44 cities towns and regional municipalities
in all 10 provinces, and both territories proclaimed, publicized or
otherwise acknowledged World Mental Health Day in Canada. In the next
few weeks he will be forwarding specific suggestions as to how the
municipality might consider acknowledging World Mental Health Day in
Canada. (A copy ofthe summary is available in the Clerk's Department.)
(Received for Information)
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News Release from Gord Geissberger, Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority dated March 3, 1999, advising of their 24th Annual Maple Syrup
Festival to be held at the Purple Woods Conservation IArea, Saturday,
March 13 to Sunday, March 21, 1999.
(Receive for Information)
1-4
Councillor Schell made a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to
Correspondence Item I - 4; vacated his chair and refrained from
discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated
that he is employed by Blue Circle Canada Inc., the subject of the
correspondence.
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Minutes of a meeting of the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations
Committee held on January 18,1999.
Resolution #C-158-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 4 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Kim Wildman, Durham '99 Project Manager, advising of Durham
Region's 25th Anniversary. One of the events planned is a special Durham
Passport Program. People will be invited to purchase a passport and take
advantage ofthe coupons and event information listed within.
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Resolution #C-159-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 8 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Councillor Schell made a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to
Correspondence Item I - 13; vacated his chair and refrained from
discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated
that he is employed by Blue Circle Canada Inc., the subject of the
correspondence.
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R.W. Messervey, District Manager, Ministry of Natural Resources,
advising that they had reviewed the request of Blue Circle Canada Inc., for
an increase in tonnage limit temporarily for the 1999 season. In
accordance with subsection 13(3) ofthe Aggregate Resources Act this
request was also circulated to the local and regional municipalities for
their comments. No objections were received during the circulation of this
request. In accordance with subsection 13(2) of the Act, the Ministry is
prepared to aprove a temporary licence amendment to increase the tonnage
limit from 3.0 to 3.3 million tonnes. It is a condition of the licence
amendment that:
. the increase is only for the period ofJan. 1, 1999 to Dec. 31, 1999
. the tonnage limit will be reduced to the original limit of 3.0 million
tonnes per annum on January 1, 2000.
Resolution #C-160-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 13 be received for information.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, forwarding a certified
copy of a By-law to Limit Tax Reform Related Property Tax Increases to
10% in 1998, 5% in 1999 and 5% in 2000 for Industrial, Commercial and
Multi-Residential Properties in the Region of Durham.
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Resolution #C-161-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 15 be received for information.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising of a resolution
passed by Regional Council as follows:
"a) THAT the preliminary timetable be approved for the 1999
Regional Budgets for Water Supply, Sanitary Sewerage, Solid
Waste Management and General Tax Purposes as set forth in
Attachment #1 of Report #1999-F-8 of the Commissioner of
Finance, which provides for Council approval of the 1999 Budgets
and Regional Tax Rates and Policies on March 31, 1999;
b)
THAT the Region of Durham adopt as its budget strategy a 0%
increase after assessment growth;
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c) THAT the Provincial Initiatives Section of the 1999 Regional
Budget for General Tax Purposes continue to be identified
separately during the budget process in order to disclose the impact
of Provincial downloading on local property taxes;
d)
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THAT the Province be requested to provide the Region
with the 1998 final reconciled downloaded costs for 1998
and the 1999 budgeted costs for the downloaded services
by February 1, 1999 in order that the legislative provisions
to set tax rates by March 31, 1999, can be met by the
Region of Durham;
ii) THAT the Province be directed to bring in a 1999 Budget
for the Who Does What Downloaded Services that does not
exceed the 1998 estimates as provided in the Local
Services Realignment document for the Region of Durham,
including the following:
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Social Housing
Land Ambulance
GO Transit
Child Care
Social Assistance
$34,738,000
9,203,000
11,275,000
1,480,000
22,408,000
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THAT the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation be
similarly directed to bring in a 1999 Budget that does not
exceed the 1998 amount of $4,790,000;
iii) THAT if the date for receipt of the Provincial fmancial data
is delayed, then the Province be requested to amend the
final date for the approval of the 1999 tax rates to April 30,
1999;
e) THAT the savings generated from the reduction in contributions to
OMERS be set aside as follows:
i) the initial 2% contribution reduction be set aside in the Sick
Leave Reserve to assist in the financing of the sick leave
payments to retired employees;
ii)
savings from the OMERS holiday contribution be set aside
in a Capital Reserve Fund to reduce the debenture debt
requirements for the proposed Homes for the Aged Capital
Project and similar savings for the Police Services Board be
set aside to reduce the debenture debt for the Police
Communications systems;
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t) THAT a copy of Report #1 999-F-8 of the Commissioner of
Finance be forwarded to the Durham Regional Police Services
Board, the Area Municipalities, the Minister of Finance, the
Ontario Property Assessment Corporation and the five Durham
iv1PP's."
Resolution #C-162-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 16 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Kawartha Conservation Information Bulletin advising that their Budget
was passed at their February 24th meeting. Municipalities will contribute
$311,300 in funding to Kawartha Conservation in 1999. This is an
increase of $8,700 over last year. Although, when spread across the 19
municipalities of the watershed, the increase is quite small and was
absolutely necessary and fully justifiable. Recently, a dissolution vote of
Kawartha Conservation was called at a public meeting held on February
11th, the watershed municipalities voted 19 to 1 against dissolution. The
cost of this meeting was $9,181.00 and was added to the 1999 budget.
However rather than raising revenues to cover this cost from the
municipalities, Kawartha Conservation chose to fund the meeting through
reserve funds.
Resolution #C-163 -99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 22 be received for information.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising of the Red Light
Enforcement Pilot Projects. The Red Light Cameras Pilot Projects Act,
1998, amends the Highway Traffic Act to allow designated municipalities
to test red light camera systems that will photograph the licence plate or
the driver. The amendments are designed to permit prosecution of red
light offenders, using certified documents as evidence. The government
continues to believe that a visible police presence at intersections is an
effective strategy to reduce red light running. Therefore, municipalities
choosing to introduce red light camera pilot projects will be required to
introduce stepped-up enforcement at other high-risk intersections to allow
for comparison between the cameras and traditional enforcement.
Resolution #C-164-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 17 be received for information.
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Resolution #C-165-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Items D - 2, D - 3, D - 4, D - 5, D - 6, D - 8,
D - 10, D - 12, D - 13 and D - 16, be approved as per the agenda.
"CARRIED"
D-2
Suzanne Routh, National Co-ordinator, Canada Book Day, advising of
Canada Book Day Celebrations. She is requesting the Municipality of
Clarington to proclaim April 23, 1999 as Canada Book Day.
(Proclaimed)
D-3
Gordon T. Pearson, Executive Officer, Durham Region Home Builders'
Association, advising of New Homes Month. He is requesting the
Municipality ofClarington to proclaim April 1999 as New Homes Month.
(Proclaimed)
D-4
C. Gushulak, Secretary, Navy League of Canada, advising of Navy
League Tag Days. She is requesting proclamation of Navy League Tag
Days September 30 - October 2, 1999 and permission to hold Navy
League Tag Days in the Municipality of CIa ring ton
(Proclaimed and Permission Granted to Hold Tag
Days)
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Joseph B. Christl Sr., Kriscorp Ltd., advising of a One Foot Reserve on his
farm in Lot 9, Concession 1. He advises that this was put in place about
1986 when they were in the process of assembling a land base in this area.
They have also acquired Lot 10, Concession 1 which now makes this
parcel 201 acres in total not including four other parcels they own and
farm in this area. He is requesting that this one foot reserve be removed as
it devaluates their farmland and restricts potential for improvement
(Referred to Planning and Development for review
and report)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising ofa resolution
passed by the Region of Durham as follows:
"WHEREAS a fundamental direction of the Regional Official Plan
is to encourage development that will not have an adverse
cumulative impact on the natural and built environments;
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WHEREAS the Region has entered into a partnership agreement
with all conservation authorities having jurisdiction within the
Region to assist in addressing natural heritage issues;
WHEREAS the jurisdiction of the Kawartha Region Conservation
Authority includes the majority of the Township ofScugog and
part of the Township of Brock and the Municipality ofClarington
providing a watershed approach to environmental management;
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NOW THEREFORE the Region of Durham recognizes the need
and value of conservation authorities including, the Kawartha
Region Conservation Authority and hereby declares its support for
the ongoing efforts and operation of the Kawartha Conservation
Authority and strongly urges the water shed municipalities to do
likewise and further, that this resolution be forwarded to the
Township of Brock, the Township of Scugog, the Municipality of
Clarington, Conservation Ontario, and all other member
municipalities urging continued support of the Authority."
(Received and advise of Council's earlier resolution
in support of Kawartha Conservation)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising ofa resolution
passed by the Region of Durham as follows:
"1. THAT the Corporation of the Town of Whitby respectfully
requests the Canadian Government and in particular The
Honourable Sergio Marchi, Minister for International Trade, to
consider the possible implications and ramifications Bill C55 will
have on Canadian business and in particular the exports of Co-
Steel Lasco; and
2. THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of
Canada, The Right Honourable Jean Chretien, the Minister of
Industry Canada, The Honourable John Manley, the Premier of
Ontario, The Honourable Michael Harris, the Minister of
Economic Development, Trade and Tourism, The Honourable AI
Palladini, the Minister of Labour, The Honourable James Flaherty,
Minister of Canadian Heritage, The Honourable Sheila Copps, the
M.P. for Whitby-Ajax, Judi Longfield, as well as other GTA
Regional and Municipal Councils, the Regional Council of
Hamiton-Wentworth and the Council of Sault Ste. Marie for their
endorsement and support; and
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3. THAT staff be given direction to prepare a report on Bill C55 as it
relates to other industries in Durham Region."
(Referred to staff for consideration in conjunction
with the report being prepared on this matter)
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Don Yeo, President, Clarington Branch ofthe Canadian Cancer Society,
advising that April is Cancer Month. He is requesting the Municipality of
Clarington to proclaim April Cancer Month, March 26, 1999 as Daffodil
Day and to fly the Cancer Society flag from the flag poles at the
Newcastle Town Hall, the Courtice Recreation Complex and the
Municipal Administrative Centre, with the official flag raising ceremony
taking place at the Municipal Administrative Centre on April 1 , 1999.
(Proclaimed and approve of flying of flags and
Daffodil Day)
D-13
Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville
B.LA., requesting street closings for various events in the Business
Improvement Area.
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(Approved provided organizers apply for and obtain
Road Occupancy Permits from the Public Works
Department)
D-16
Pamela Quirk, Cor-ordinator, Fund Raising Events, Multiple Sclerosis
Society of Canada, requesting permission to hold the 1999 Bowmanville
Super Cities WALK for MS in the Town of Bowmanville on Sunday,
April 18. The WALK is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am. and finish by
3 :00 p.m., and all routes will begin and end at the Bowmanville High
School. The Super Cities WALK for MS is a one day major fundraising
event involving 85 cities across Canada. The funds raised help provide
services for those in Bowmanville living with Multiple Sclerosis, as well
as fund research initiatives into the cause and cure of the disease.
(Approved provided the applicants apply for and
obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public
Works Department)
D-8
Ron Hope, President, Newcastle B.LA., applying for the CAUSE study on
behalf of Newcastle Village B.I.A. He advised that David Crome gave an
enlightening talk about the scope of the work and they realize that it is a
very large undertaking. Their feeling is that this endeavour will be
community based with many service groups involved.
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Resolution #C-166-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be referred to the Acting Director of
Planning and Development for review.
"CARRIED"
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W.D. Spencer, Corporation of the Town ofKeewatin, advising ofa
resolution passed by the Town of Keewatin as follows:
"WHEREAS a strong disparity in gasoline prices has long existed
between Northern Ontario and Southern Ontario and more recently
evidenced between the Tri-Municipalities of Keewatin, Kenora and
]affray Melick and other towns in Northwestern Ontario;
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AND WHEREAS unleaded gasoline prices in the Tri-Municipal
area are 61.9 cents per litre, compared to prices ranging from a
high of59.9 cents to 45.9 cents in Dryden, Sioux Lookout,
Clearwater Bay and Thunder Bay;
AND WHEREAS the gasoline supplied to the Tri-Municipal area
comes from the same refinery and is delivered on the same truck
over the same highways to other communities where gas prices can
be as much as 16 cents per litre lower;
AND WHEREAS since prices are neither set nor controlled at the
retailer level, it is the refinery marketer level being the major oil
companies who are setting pump prices thereby disregarding
competition in the gas industry;
AND WHEREAS this area has seen little or no savings at the gas
pumps, even though crude oil prices have fallen more than 40%
over the past year;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government has repeatedly stated
to the residents of the Tri- Town area that Northwestern Ontario
would be treated fairly and equitably;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the
Town ofKeewatin, together with the Councils ofthe towns of
Kenora and Jaffray Melick petition the Provincial Government and
in particular the Minister of Consumer and Commercia] Relations
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the Minister of Northern Development and Mines and the Premier
of Ontario to explain why gas prices are so high in the Tri-
Municipal area; to conduct an investigation into the fairness of
fuel pricing in Northwestern Ontario; to regulate gas prices; and
to pursue enabling legislation that will equalize gas prices across
the province;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be also forwarded to the
Kenora District Municipal Association, Frank Miclash, M.P.P.,
Bob Nault, M.P. and to all municipalities within the Province of
Ontario for their support and endorsement."
Resolution #C-167-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
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THAT Correspondence Item D - 1 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Rollo Myers, Co-ordinator, Citizens for the Old Town, advising that
Behind the Times Publishing's Ross Frame and Tamara Kure have come
up with a great idea which they endorse enthusiastically. In July 1799
American entrepreneur Asa Danforth commenced construction of the
"Road to Kingston" linking York, the new capital of Upper Canada Week
with earlier settlements to the east, and establishing a starting point for
further settlement along the north shore of Lake Ontario. This early
highway was intended to provide secure communications and open new
lands to settlers, thus encouraging immigration and improving the
economy. He stated that Ross has suggested that they mark the
bicentennial with a commemorative broadsheet in the style of the Upper
Canada Gazette of the period with a page or two devoted to the history of
each community along the route. He advised that the plan is to deliver a
special Canada Day proclamation from the Mayor of Toronto the Mayor
of Kingston by stagecoach, with stops at all communities along the way to
distribute the historical broadsheets to renew interest in the early years and
in the people and events that shaped the early years of our province. He is
asking if this would be of interest to the Municipality ofClarington. (A
copy of the rough draft ofthe broadsheet is available in the Clerk's
Department.)
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Resolution #C-] 68-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be referred to the Chief Administrative
Offi cer.
"CARRIED"
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising of a resolution passed
by the Town of Keamey as follows:
"BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Kearney strongly objects
to the minimal sentence handed down to the armed robber
perpetrator who held up the Kearney Liquor Store on January 9,
1999, with a copy of this motion to go to the Solicitor General,
Ernie Eves and all other municipalities."
Resolution #C-169-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Judy Sgro, City of Toronto Councillor, advising of a resolution passed by
the City of Toronto Council as follows:
"1. the City of Toronto reaffirm its support for deposit/return systems
as the preferred mechanism for maximizing diversion and lowering
municipal costs;
2. the Province of Ontario be requested to supply to the City Clerk,
all correspondence from 1996 to present related to waste diversion
between the Corporations supporting recycling (and their member
organizations) and the Province of Ontario (specifically the Office
of the Premier, the Minister of the Environment, and Consumer
and Commercial Relations) and should this information not be
forthcoming by March 1, 1999, the City Solicitor be directed to
make a Freedom ofInformation request in this regard;
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3. the City Clerk request the Minister of the Environment to appoint a
Member of City Council who is a Member of the City's Works and
Utilities Committee, in addition to any representation which may
be provided by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
(AMO), to sit on the Province's Waste Diversion Organization, in
order to ensure that the interests of the City of Toronto are
considered; and
4. the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of the Environment be
advised of Council's strong objection to:
a) having the Corporations Supporting Recycling (CSR)
provide executive, professional and administrative services
to the Waste Diversion Organization (SDO); and
b) the apparent back-sliding in funding for the WDO."
Resolution #C-170-99
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Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Bob Wade, Mayor, Town of Ancaster, advises that today, municipal
leaders face the challenge of planning and delivering livable cities with
shrinking financial resources. The Urban Transportation Council of the
Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has considered ways and
means to meet that challenge. Their suggestions appear in a briefing
entitled ACHIEViNG LiVABLE CiTIES. (A copy of the briefing is
available in the Clerk's Department.) He is requesting endorsement of a
resolution with respect to a new vision for urban transportation.
Resolution #C-171-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be referred to the Acting Director of
Planning and Development and to the Director of Public Works for review
and preparation of a report.
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R.A. Dancey, Director of Family Services, Region of Durham, advises
that Family Service Ontario wishes to convince the Provincial
Government that investing in families is worthwhile. Family Service
Ontario is the professional body for 48 family service agencies across
Ontario, and the body that accredited their agency. Currently, all agencies
must find funding for all people for whom they provide counselling. As a
result, people with employee assistance plans can get counselling quickly,
while low-income people must wait months for any counselling in areas
other than Durham. In many cases, they may face high user fees. They
are requesting all interested people in Ontario to write individually to their
M.P.P., Premier Harris, Ministers Ecker, Eves, and Witmer, advocating
for funding for families in line with the document - Families Work.
Resolution #C- I 72-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT a letter of support and endorsement be forwarded from the Council
of the Municipality ofClarington
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MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
Resolution #C-173-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the Council of the Municipality of CIa ring ton consider the
feasibility of the establishment of Community Police Liaison Committees
representing the various policing zones; and
THAT as part of the consideration process, Carol Johnson, Executive
Director, Crime Concern, Inspector Ross Smith and Staff Sergeant Ted
Dionne, be requested to make a presentation to Council at their earliest
convemence.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #1
Resolution #C- 174-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
March I, 1999, be approved with the exception ofItem #8.
"CARRIED"
Item #8
Resolution #C-175-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
WHEREAS a report on the Private Sewage Systems in the Hamlet of
Orono was received by the former Town of Newcastle on September 20,
1990;
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WHEREAS significant time has elapsed since the report was received;
WHEREAS the report concluded that:
4.1.1 Downtown Core
1. The downtown core is densely developed and as a consequence, at
least 74% of the properties have lot sizes and/or ground conditions that
preclude the installation of individual Class 4 or Class 6 private
sewage systems.
2. Many of the systems are overloaded and discharge raw sewage to the
surface during periods of heavy use.
3. During periods of rainfall and/or high ground water base flow the
surface waters throughout the downtown core approximate raw
sewage.
4. Contaminated runoff water from the downtown core likely
contaminates Wilmot Creek and the branch of Wilmot Creek that
flows through the southern part ofthe study area.
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5. It is apparent that a health risk exists throughout the commercial core
of Orono due to inadequate private sewage systems.
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4.1.2 Area Surrounding Core
1. A random survey of 75 lots within the area surrounding the core
determined that 20% have lot sizes and/or ground conditions that
preclude the installation of individual Class 4 or Class 6 private
sewage systems.
2. During periods of dry weather the Peters Pike, Andrews Road, and
David's Crescent subdivision and the area bounded by Station
Street, Sommerville Drive, Church Street, and Orono Park
experience a significant number of cases of sewage breakout and
sewage backup.
3. During the periods of rainfall and/or high ground water base flow
the surface waters throughout the area surrounding the core
approximate raw sewage.
4.
It is apparent that a health risk exists throughout the area
surrounding the core due to inadequate private sewage systems.
This risk is more pronounced within the Peters Pike, Andrews
Road, and David's Crescent subdivision and within the area
bounded by Station Street, Sommerville Drive, Church Street and
Orono Park.
For recreational waters, the MOE has established the limits of 100 per 100
ml volume for fecal coliforms and 20 per 100 ml volume for fecal
streptococci. The MOE has not established limits for Ecoli or
pseudomonas aeruginosa, however, the MOE does use a guideline of
23 per 100 ml volume for E.coli;
The levels of contamination in the water sample collected from Wilmot
Creek exceed the limit established for fecal streptococci and the guideline
recommended for E.coli, and also meet the limit established for fecal
coliforms. The excessive levels of pseudomonas aeruginosa also indicate
that pathogenic bacteria could be present. These levels are excessive for a
watercourse in which children may play, therefore, a regular monitoring
program should be established and signs posted prohibiting recreation in
the creek whenever excessive levels are present. It is noted that Orono
Park is located approximately 200 m downstream from the downtown
commercial core, and that public washrooms are located approximately 20
m from the creek within Orono Park. A possible cause of the
contamination in Wilmot Creek is surface water runoff from the
commercial core and/or the public washroom leaching bed;
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WHEREAS the final recommendation was that the installation of a
communal sanitary sewer system within the downtown core and
throughout the area surrounding the downtown core should be investigated
as a means of alleviating the health risk which exists within the area due to
inadequate private sewage system;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED THAT the Municipality of
Clarington request that the Region of Durham revisit the possibility of
health and environmental problems in the downtown core and the area
surrounding the downtown core of Orono and determine if a communal
sanitary sewage system should move forward on public health grounds
and that costs of further investigation be budgeted for by the Region of
Durham.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nay
Absent
Councillor Mutton
Councillor Rowe
Councillor Schell
Councillor Trim
Councillor Young
Mayor Hamre
Councillor Novak
Resolution #C-176-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor pertaining to a legal
matter, Confidential Report ADMIN-8-99 and Confidential Report
ADMIN-9-99, be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during
a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell made a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to
Report #5 (SOL-I-99); vacated his chair and refrained from discussion
and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated that he is
employed by Blue Circle Canada Inc., one of the subjects of the report.
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Resolution #C-I77 -99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report SOL-I-99 be received;
THAT Council as the approving authority under subsection 5(1) of the
Expropriations Act having considered the Report of the Inquiry Officer Mr.
Harold S. Go1dkind, Q.C. and for reasons set out in paragraph 5.1 of this
report, approves the proposed expropriation of Parts 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and
12 and the rights-of-way in Parts I and 2 on Plan 40R-17895 for the
purposes of reconstruction of the public and privately owned portions of
Cove Road, the construction of a bridge over Westside Creek and
approaches to the bridge to connect Cove Road to Cedar Crest Beach Road,
and to establish Cove Road, the bridge and approaches as a public highway;
THAT the Clerk be authorized to cause a copy of the decision and reasons
for the decision of Council to approve the proposed expropriation to be
served upon all of the parties as required by subsection 8(2) of the
Expropriations Act;
THAT Council pass a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a
Certificate of Approval on behalf of Council as the approving authority as
required by subsection 8(3) of the Expropriations Act;
THAT Council pass a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk on behalf of
the Municipality to execute a plan of the land the expropriation of which has
been approved for registration in the proper land registry office pursuant to
subsection 9(1) of the Expropriations Act; and
THAT costs of $200.00 be paid to Mr. Gordon Alexander White, costs of
$100.00 be paid to Ms. E. Marsden Barrick and costs of$100.00 be paid
to Mr. J. Edmund Barrick from the Pits and Quarries Reserve Fund -
Account No. 2900-18-X
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
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Recorded Vote
Yea
Nay
Absent
Councillor Mutton
Councillor Rowe
Councillor Trim
Councillor Young
Mayor Hamre
Councillor Novak
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Schell
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-178-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
WHEREAS Valleys 2000 is a Millenium project that will benefit and
serve all of Clarington;
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AND WHEREAS the proposed Courtice Works at either location is part
of a long term plan resulting from a municipally sponsored study
regarding the Courtice Corridor;
AND WHEREAS the three B.LA.s (Orono, Newcastle and Bowmanville)
all continue to work diligently to preserve and enhance Clarington's three
historical downtowns;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following Main
Street Ontario Program Funding be adhered to:
Bowmanville B.I.A.
Newcastle Village RIA
Orono RIA
Courtice Project
Valleys 2000
$12,000
$ 5,000
$ 2,500
$ 6,500
$10,000
THAT the Municipality ofClarington be responsible for the 50% funding
for Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono;
THAT the said funds be taken from the Impact Escrow Reserve Fund;
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THAT the respective organizations be requested to notify the Municipality
by May I, 1999 of any proposals that would qualify under Main Street
Ontario Program;
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THAT, in the event that any community does not wish to participate or
utilize the full extend of the funds available to them, said funds be made
available to the remaining groups; and
THAT Valleys 200 and all of the B.I.A.s be sent a copy of the Addendum
to Report PD-20-99 and notified of Council's decision on this matter.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nay
Absent
Councillor Mutton
Councillor Schell
Councillor Trim
Councillor Young
Mayor Hamre
Councillor Rowe
Councillor Novak
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Resolution #C-179-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Carl Andognini and Charles Packer be thanked, with appreciation,
for their presentation
"CARRIED"
BY-LAWS
Councillor Schell made a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to
By-laws 99-30 and 99-31; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion
and voting on the subj ect matter. Councillor Schell indicated that the
by-laws affect his employer, Blue Circle Canada Inc.
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Resolution #C-180-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
99-28 being a by-law to authorize a lease agreement between the
Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington and the Clarington
Older Adult Association Inc., in respect of a lease for the premises
situated at 26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville;
99-29 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (Sandford Acres (1987) Ltd.);
99-30 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a
Certificate of Approval as the approving authority as required by
subsection 8(3) of the Expropriations Act; and
99-31 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a plan
of the land the expropriation of which has been approved for
registration in the proper land registry office pursuant to subsection
9( 1 ) of the Expropriations Act.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-18 I -99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 99-28 to 99-31 inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-182-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to discuss a legal and two
personnel matters.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-183-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillor Schell made a disclosure of pecuniary interest earlier in the
meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming
By-law.
Resolution #C-184-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 99-32, being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings ofthe Council of the Municipality ofClarington
at this meeting held on the 8th day of March 1999, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-185-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 99-32 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-186-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9: 17 p.m.
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