HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/27/1999
'-
Council Minutes
PRAYER
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
'-
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
September 27, 1999
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, September 27, 1999, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Councillor Schell lead the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor J. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Rowe
CouncillorJ. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Community Services, J. Carnana (attended until 9:20 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 9:20 p.m.)
Director of Planning and Development, D. Crome (attended until 9:20 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon (attended until 9:20 p.m.)
Treasurer, M. Marano (attended until 9:20 p.m.)
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
'-'
Councillor Novak indicated that she would be making a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Items D - 5 and D - 9
and Item 14 of Report # 1.
Councillor Rowe indicated that she would be making a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to Item I g) of Report # I.
Council Minutes
"'"
- 2-
September 27, 1999
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
~
DELEGA nONS
~
Resolution #C-570-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
September 13, 1999, be corrected on page II, Item I - 29 by deleting the
reference to "#136278" and replacing it with "1362708"; and
THAT the minutes, as corrected, be adopted.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre indicated that she attended the renaming ceremony of
Waverley Park to Optimist Park and advised that the Optimist Club had
presented the Municipality with a cheque in the amount of $15,000 for the
development and enhancement of the Municipality's parks.
Mayor Hamre presented plaques and Clarington sweatshirts to Rob Snoek
and Jim Shaw in recognition of their recent accomplishments at the
Special Olympics and to Sommer West for her accomplishments at the
Pan American Sununer Games. Mayor Hamre also recognized the efforts
and accomplishments of Dustin Reid and Steve Brinkman at the volleyball
events at the Pan American Summer Games.
Wayne Conrad, 27 King Street, Hampton, LOB 1J0 requested an
exemption to the Municipality's Fencing By-law to allow for him to
construct a fence of stone face approximately 8 to 10 feet in height along
the south side of his property immediately adjacent to Taunton Road. It
has recently come to his attention that Taunton Road is being increased to
four lanes in this area and he would like to have the ability to block out the
noise from the increased traffic. Mr. Conrad advised that he has spoken to
two of his neighbours who will have direct visibility and neither of them
have a problem with the proposed fence. Should Council agree with the
exemption, the fence will be brought in 6 metres from his property line.
Council Minutes
'-
DELEGA nONS
'-
'-'
- 3 -
September 27, 1999
Jason Y oud, 4185 Concession Road 4, Orono, LOB 1MO apprised Council
of an incident that took place on his property which resulted in a vicious
dog declaration being served on him. As Mr. Y oud was walking up the
hill from his sheep area, one of his dogs charged an individual who was on
his property, nipping the individual's leg, tearing his trousers and causing
minor bleeding. Mr. Y oud requested that the declaration be set aside as
the dog has been tattooed and there had been no prior complaints or
incidents with the animal. The dog was on his own property and a sign is
visibly posted warning individuals that the dog is present. Mr. Y oud says
that the dog was provoked by the sudden movement of the individual. He
indicated that he will be replacing the cedar rail fence and gating his
driveway so that the dog cannot leave the property.
Wendy Holkema, 75 Roser Crescent, Bowmanville, LlC 3P1 addressed
Council with respect to an incident which resulted in a declaration of
vicious dog being served upon her. She indicated that at the time of the
incident, friends were looking after her children. They had been advised
that the dog was in the house and not to allow the children in the house
with it. Mrs. Holkema submitted letters from 13 neighbours attesting to
the fact that the dog is not a vicious dog. The dog is never loose and a
gate is going to be put up in order to keep individuals out of the back yard.
Mrs. Holkema stated that this incident was one of anger and not a normal
occurrence.
Brian McKenzie, 4555 Concession Road 4, Newtonville, LOA 1J0
addressed Council on behalf of the Committee of Clarke Constituents with
respect to the proposed Newtonville dump. He relayed to Council some of
the concerns that, the Committee has with respect to Clarington Waste
Processing Centre's Landfill project terms ofreference document. This
document was made available on July 22, 1999 at a public meeting
conducted by Clarington Waste Processing Centre Limited. The meeting
did not even meet the most minimal standards for a project of this
magnitude. Therefore, the Committee of Clarke Constituents has written
to the Ministry of the Environment asking them to not accept the
minimum efforts put forth as a public meeting. He has been informed that
the Ministry of the Environment has returned the document to the
proponents asking for amendments. At this time the Committee is
uninformed as to the details to the first submissions as they saw only a
draft copy and are unaware ofthe amendments asked for by the MOE.
Council Minutes
'""
DELEGATIONS
'-'
\,....
-4-
September 27,1999
Mr. McKenzie outlined the Committee's concerns with respect to the
actual terms of reference document, namely the description and purpose of
the undertaking, the alternatives, the description ofthe environment, the
potential environmental effects, the consultation plan and the required
approvals. He stressed that the Committee is totally opposed to an
amendment to either the Regional Official Plan or the Municipal Official
Plan and to the Municipality's Zoning By-law which would allow this use.
Paul Barrett, 4456 Concession Road 4, Newtonville, LOA 1J0 addressed
Council to represent the community opposed to the proposed Newtonville
dump. He indicated that the community has a number of concerns
namely:
. pollution, smell ofthe garbage and fumes from trucks;
. effect on farm land;
. zoning rights;
. increased truck traffic and tax dollars being used to repair roads;
. well water;
. local farmers being effected.
Mr. Barrett stated that the Durham Region is the highest growth area in
Southern Ontario and questioned how we can achieve the projected
population numbers with a dump of this magnitude in the community.
Debbie Dunham, Parents from Newtonville School, 49 Skops Avenue,
Newtonville, LOA 1J0 addressed Council with respect to the proposed
Newtonville dump. Mrs. Dunham cited safety concerns as the traffic route
to the dump will be along Newtonville Road, thereby passing by
Newtonville Public School. The intersection of Highway 2 and
Newtonville Road is a busy one with a steep incline which often poses
difficulty in visibility. Also the roads in this area are not designed for
heavy traffic. She urged Council to consider all environment and safety
issues when dealing with this matter.
'-'
'-
'-
Council Minutes
DELEGATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
I - I
1-3
- 5-
September 27, 1999
Resolution #C-571-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Council recess for 15 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
Resolution #C-572-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception of Items I - 2, I - 5, I -7, I - 10 and I -14.
"CARRIED"
Minutes of a meeting of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management
Advisory Committee held on July 27, 1999.
(Received for Information)
Jim Murphy, Director, Government Relations, Greater Toronto Home
Builders' Association, 20 Upjohn Road, North York, M3B 2V9 providing
Council with a copy of the summer edition ofInfoBuild, the quarterly
publication of the Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association
(GTHBA). With some 1,000 member companies, the GTHBA is the voice
of the residential construction industry in the Greater Toronto Area, and
the largest local home builders' association in Canada.
(Received for Information)
Council Minutes
- 6 -
September 27,1999
\.-
COMMUNICATIONS
1-4
C.D. MacInnes, Coordinator, Rabies Research, Ministry of Natural
Resources advising that the Ministry of Natural Resources Rabies
Research Unit will commence aerial baiting rural areas of southern
Ontario on September 20, 1999 to immunize foxes against Arctic fox
rabies. The baits are squares made of an icing-sugar vanilla flavored,
waxy substance measuring 3 x 3 x 1.5 em. A label on the bait warns
"Rabies Vaccine DO NOT EAT".
(Received for Information)
1-6
The Visual Arts Centre ofClarington, P.O. Box 52, 143 Simpson Avenue,
Bowmanville, LlC 3K8 advising that The Visual Arts Centre of
Clarington has several opportunities for upcoming projects, with imminent
deadlines. On September 9 - Forms and Slides for the 19th Annual Juried
Fine Arts. September 10 - Delivery of Proposals for the Art on Public
Lands sculpture in Soper Creek Park project. October 1 - Proposals for
exhibitions in the Mill Gallery. Include statement, cv. Slides, slide list,
and SASE. Booking now for crafts vendors for Yuletide at the Mill
November 19 - 21, and member artists for 100 Small Paintings which runs
from November 13 - December 12.
(Received for Information)
~
1-8
Correspondence from Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice,
LIE 2Ml advising Council that Courtice North was the most extensively
forested and sensitive area in CLOCA's jurisdiction. Now it is being
ravished into oblivion. Councillors and the Planning Department know
that this land should not be developed at all, but in spite of that, extensive
development continues. They cite "development pressures" as the reason.
Only a small but oldest and most magnificent piece of Court ice North is
left now and it is located outside of urban boundary. These are woodlots
with giant trees, provincially significant wetlands and clean streams
zigzagging through this fairyland. These streams are important to their
hydrological connection to Oshawa Second Marsh. Most unusual
endangered, vulnerable, threatened and rare species of flora and fauna are
trying to survive in their homeland. If Yosemite Park with its giant trees
like sequoias, was not protected by President Abraham Lincoln, it would
also have been developed into housing compound. It would be for the
richness of our society, if these maple trees - our natural heritage, would
be protected. This area should become our pride, our show-off for our
visitors, our children and their children to show them how their homeland
use to look like. Please don't take away our identity.
(Received for Information)
""
Council Minutes
- 7 -
September 27, 1999
""
COMMUNICATIONS
1-9
Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee Meeting dated September 9,
1999.
(Received for Information)
I - II
Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
held on September 8, 1999.
(Received for Information)
1-12
R.H. Rakus, General Manager, Central Region, Enbridge Consumers Gas,
500 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, L4C 5G I, informing Council
of the ongoing developments and changes at Enbridge Consumers Gas.
Earlier this year, a letter was sent explaining that Enbridge Consumers Gas
would be moving certain business activities from the regulated utility into
the competitive marketplace. This "unbundling" of certain utility services
is part of an ongoing transformation of energy markets in Ontario and
abroad. In their previous letter, they informed us that products and
services, such as retail appliance sales, financing and servicing, would be
moved into the competitive marketplace. They have now received the
necessary regulatory approvals for unbundling these competitive services.
After October I, 1999, Enbridge Consumers Gas will no longer offer retail
services and programs such as HIP/HIP PLUS, the Retail Appliance
stores, Home Improvement Market services and servicing of heating and
other gas equipment. However, Mr. Rakus is pleased to inform the
Municipality that these services will be offered by their competitive retail
affiliate, Enbridge Home Services. He is also pleased to advise that we
can continue to rely on Enbridge Consumers Gas for the safe, reliable and
efficient delivery of natural gas to customers in the municipality and
across Ontario and to continue to provide 24 hour emergency response to
any natural gas related emergency. Enbridge Consumers Gas will
continue to support its customers through the process of unbundling. They
are implementing full transitional billing and contract provisions, so that
their customers on existing contracts for home services and insurance
programs will remain on these contracts with Enbridge Consumers Gas
until they expire. They are also implementing information campaigns to
ensure their customers know how to proceed when new contracts and
services are required.
\,....
(Received for Information)
'""
Council Minutes
- 8 -
September 27, 1999
'-
COMMUNICA nONS
1- 13
Suzanne Nobes, Co-ordinator, Community Relations and Volunteers, The
OshawalClarington Association for Community Living, 39 Wellington
Street East, Oshawa, LlH 3Yl, providing Council with a copy of the
OshawalClarington Association for Community Living's 1998/99 Annual
Report. They have had another exciting year. As they work toward being
accredited in the year 2000, they continue to provide the best possible
support to people with developmental disabilities, based on their goals and
aspirations.
(Received for Information)
1-2
Patrick Mahoney, Dion, Durrell and Associates Inc., 20 Queen Street
West, Suite 306, Toronto, M5H 3R3 regarding an Oshawa newspaper
printing an article on the Durham Insurance pool proposal last June 25,
1999. The article cited specific quotations and responses regarding the
reduction in premium levels by the current insurance provider. The
discussion suggests that these cost reductions were linked to the Region's
investigation of the pooling option. The Frank Cowan Company has
advised that it is concerned that this article misrepresents the situation (i.e.
suggests that the premium reductions quoted by Cowan were solely as a
result of the Region's investigation of the pooling option) and has
requested that they clarify the matter to all municipalities within the
Region of Durham. The insurance industry as a whole has, and continues
to, experience very competitive market conditions. As is normally the
case with "soft" insurance market conditions, substantial premium
reductions become common. Further, insurers covering public entity
programs in Ontario, including the insurers represented by Cowan, have
not been immune to these competitive market conditions and, hence, are
also undergoing a period of price reduction.
'-'
Resolution #C-573-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 2 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
\,....
\."..
'""
\."..
Council Minutes
COMMUNICATIONS
1-5
Concerts in
the Park
M02.GE
- 9 -
September 27, 1999
Garth Gilpin for the Concerts in the Park Committee, P.O. Box 190,
Bowmanville, LlC 3K9 thanking Council for making Concerts in the Park
possible. The 1999 series saw the largest attendance to date with over
4,000 on hand over the 12 concerts - an average of approximately 300 per
evening. From all reports, these weekly events in Rotary Park during the
summer are very much enjoyed and appreciated by both young and old.
Resolution #C-574-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 5 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-575-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-574-99 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and a letter of congratulations be forwarded to Brian Purdy, Ron
Hooper and Garth Gilpin, the individuals responsible for the Concerts
in the Park."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-574-99 was the put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
Council Minutes
'-
COMMUNICATIONS
1-7
Airborne Survey
E05.GE
\...
1-10
Tower Line
Right-of-Way
~
- 10-
September 27, 1999
Donna Pawlowski, AlManager Public Affairs, Darlington Nuclear, P.O.
Box 4000, Bowmanville, L I C 3Z8 advising that the Ontario Power
Generation's Pickering Nuclear and Durham Nuclear sites will be
enhancing their existing radiation monitoring with an airborne survey
during September and October. A low-flying helicopter will conduct the
survey in a zone roughly 10 kilometers around each plant. This includes
the east end of Toronto, and the southern portions of Pickering, Ajax,
Whitby, Oshawa and Clarington. The survey will be conducted during
daylight hours, starting mid-September, for approximately three weeks.
The helicopter will fly a IOO-metre grid pattern and will use state of the art
technology to give a thorough overview of the region. This survey, which
is designed to detect sources of natural and man-made gamma radiation,
will confirm that no gamma radiation has been introduced into the
surrounding areas by operations for the plants. It will complement the
current radiological monitoring program done by the stations; and will
provide consistency across all three sites - a recommendation of the
Nuclear Enviromnental Advisory Group.
Resolution #C-576-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item I - 7 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
George Strathearn, Forestry Technician, Central Forestry Services,
Ontario Hydro Services Company, 45 Sarjeant Drive, Box 6700, Barrie,
L4M 5N5 notifying that right-of-way maintenance is scheduled for the
section of tower line which passes through the Municipality of Clarington.
The work will be restricted to the tower line rights-of-way. All property
owners will be contacted prior to commencement of this work program.
To minimize the outages and reduce potential safety hazards to the public,
Ontario Hydro Forestry Services must control vegetation in the proximity
of the hydro lines.
Council Minutes
"""
- II -
September 27, 1999
COMMUNICATIONS
1-14
News from
Queens Park
M06.GE
'-'
'-
Resolution #C-577-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item I - 10 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, regarding recent news from
Queen's Park. A small flurry of announcements over the last several days
will impact municipal government.
1. Consultations on property tax treatments of vacant business
property and seasonal property. A meeting will be held with Toni
Skarica, Parliamentary Assistant to Finance Minister Ernie Eves,
municipal associations, business organizations, and taxpayers
concerning how these particular properties should be treated for
property tax purposes for 2000 and future years. Any party
wishing to make a submission should express their interest in
writing no later than Thursday, September 30,1999, by contacting
Toni Skarica. AMO has confirmed its interest in making a
submission and expects to meet with the Parliamentary Assistant
and ministry staff in early October.
2. Hazardous Waste Regulatory Change. Environment Minister Tony
Clement announced "a six-point action plan to strengthen
Ontario's hazardous waste regulation and requirements for
hazardous waste facilities." The Plan, among other matters,
immediately requires that if hazardous waste is mixed with other
substances, it will still be considered the same type of hazardous
waste, amending older Certificates of Approval for waste disposal
facilities to impose more stringent restrictions on waste
stabilization and disposal and giving immediate legal force to the
Generator Registration Manual which has been used to establish
policy for designating waste materials since 1985. In addition, the
Minister has ordered a thorough review of Ontario's regulations to
improve environmental protection including the rules used by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency so that there is increased
transparency between the U.S. and Ontario rules. AMO generally
welcomes the Minister's move and is seeking clarification on the
Ministry's next steps and how AMO/municipalities can be
involved in the regulatory review.
Council Minutes
- 12-
September 27, 1999
'-'
COMMUNICATIONS
3. Government announces its top legislative priorities. The Province
issued a News Release identifying tax cuts, taxpayer protection and
balance budget legislation and an anti-squeegee law as priorities
for the fall session. The parliament resumes on Wednesday,
October 20 and the Speech from the Throne will be delivered the
following day. They expect that there will be other legislative
activity, hopefully including amendments to the Land Ambulance
Act to implement the government's announcement that the time
frame for the transition period will be extended to January 1, 2001.
AMO will keep its members informed of any news coming from
the Throne Speech.
Resolution #C-578-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item I - 14 be received for information.
\.,..
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-579-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-578-99 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that a copy ofthe correspondence be forwarded to the
Bowmanville BIA, the Orono BIA, the Newcastle BIA, the Board of
Trade and the Courtice Business Association."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-578-99 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
~
Council Minutes
- 13 -
September 27,1999
\...-
COMMUNICA nONS
Correspondence Item D - 15 was distributed to Council as a handout.
Resolution #C-580-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the
exception of Items D - I, D - 5, D - 6, D - 9, D - 10, D - II, D -13, D - 14
andD -15.
"CARRIED"
D-2
Correspondence from Linda Gasser, 7421 Best Road, Box 399, Orono,
LOB lMO requesting to be notified when the Municipality's comments
become available regarding Communal ServiceslROPA 1999-005. Mrs.
Gasser wishes to have the opportunity to address Council on this issue and
would appreciate us notifying her when this item appears on the Council
agenda so that she can sign up as a delegation. Mrs. Gasser also wished to
be provided with a copy of Council's decisions/comments.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning and Development)
'-
D - 3
Donna Schinkel, Chairperson, Durham Region Breastfeeding Coalition,
1592 Alwin Circle, Pickering, LlV 2W2 advising Council that October 1 -
October 7 has been designated as World Breastfeeding Week in Canada.
World Breastfeeding Week celebrates the importance of breast feeding for
all women, children, families and communities. This year's theme is
"Breastfeeding: Education for Life." It recognizes the importance of
encouraging diverse groups of people to learn more about the many
benefits of breastfeeding and how breastfeeding itselffacilitates learning
both through mother-infant interaction and the nutritional superiority of
breast milk which is associated with higher LQ. The support we lent to
women and children by proclaiming World Breastfeeding Week last year
was greatly appreciated. Once again they are asking the Municipality of
Clarington to pledge support for breastfeeding women and children by
proclaiming October 1 - October 7, 1999 as World Breastfeeding Week in
Clarington. ,
(Proclaimed)
"'"
Council Minutes
- 14-
September 27, 1999
'-'
COMMUNICA nONS
D-4
Judy Gibbens, President, Hampton Citizens' Association, c/o Box 260,
Hampton, LOB 110 requesting that the sale of the property between 5357
and 5375 Old Scugog Road, known as the "Hall Parking Lot" be
postponed. Selling this property prior to any arrangements for the
operation of the hall would severely impact on any opportunity that there
might be to generate revenues from the use of the hall as parking at the
rear is limited for any sizable function. Fred Horvath and Ms. Gibbens
have spoken about the potentials at the Hampton Hall, and Mr. Horvath
indicated that he would contact the Museum Board to see what their
storage space requirements are as occupiers of the upper floor. Repairs
and improvements currently underway at the Hampton Hall are a welcome
sight to residents in this area who are taking increasing interest in our
neighbourhood identity and she thanks the municipality for its work.
(Correspondence referred to the Property
Manager)
D-7
Tracey Vaughan-Evans, Co-ordinator, St. Paul's United Church, 178
Church Street, Bowmanville, LlC IT9 requesting that the Municipality of
Clarington proclaim the week of September 26 - October 2 as Breakfast
for Learning Week in Clarington. The goal of this week is to increase
awareness of the importance of child nutrition as it relates to learning.
Along with communities across Canada, they are trying to reach as many
Canadians as possible to help them understand how vital child nutrition is
to a child's ability to learn and become a productive member of society.
Since 1992, Breakfast for Learning has helped thousands of Canadian
children get a head start on each school day by providing a nutritious meal
in a warm, caring environment. Breakfast for Learning is the only
national, not-for-profit organization supporting child nutrition programs in
Canada. It works with communities to develop and maintain nutrition
programs for children who go to school hungry. The foundation's vision
is to ensure all Canadian children go to school well nourished and ready to
learn. These programs are accessible to every child. They are not owned
or operated by Breakfast for Learning - the foundation simply helps to
initiate the programs. The programs are actually created and sustained by a
network of dedicated, creative and resourceful staff and volunteers in
Bowmanville who spend hours shopping, cooking and serving meals to
thousands of children each school day. She would like to invite Mayor
and Council to attend the St. Paul's United Church Breakfast Program at
Central School on Thursday, September 30th at 8:00 a.m.
(Proclaimed)
'-
\."..
Council Minutes
- 15 -
September 27, 1999
"""
COMMUNICA nONS
D -8
Jill Goddard, Public Health Nurse, Regional Municipality of Durham
requesting that the Municipality of Clarington proclaim October 6, 1999,
as National Walk a Child to School Day. On September 23,1998, over
14,000 children from 60 Toronto area schools participated in the National
Walk a Child to School Day. The success of this initiative was in part due
to political support and recognition of the importance of this day for the
City of Toronto. Through our support, they can make National Walk a
Child to School Day as successful in Durham Region. National Walk a
Child to School Day, endorsed by the Canadian Federation of
Municipalities, was established to encourage children and parents to
become more physically active, increase safe walking routes to schools
and promote cleaner air in our communities. The importance of this day
should not be underestimated. Two thirds of Canadian children do not
participate in enough physical activity to lay a solid foundation for future
health and well being. Traffic collision statistics for the Region show that
young children need to be taught the importance of safe walking routes
and practises. In 1998, approximately twenty people under the age of 20
were involved in non-fatal collisions with vehicles. Many of these
collisions were due to unsafe pedestrian actions. National Walk a Child to
School Day provides an opportunity to build a sense of community,
increase participation in physical activity, reduce air pollution and
promote safe walking routes in our community.
(Proclaimed)
'-
D-12
David Hawkins, 3624 Concession Road 3, Newcastle, LlB lL9, regarding
the proposed Newtonville Dump. The owners want to re-zone contrary to
the Official Plan, create a transfer station, and get approved the use of 10
hectares. Can the Municipality confirm this? He hopes and expects that
we will vigorously oppose any proposal to expand the operations of this
landfill site, which the town of Newcastle asked to be decommissioned in
1993. The operations history ofthe site and the irresponsibility of the
owners are appalling. What was intended to be a small rural dump in an
abandoned gravel pit in 1954 has grown by questionable means into a
substantial dumpsite holding a growing quantity of urban garbage, and
now a proposal to use 10 hectares to handle 250 tonnes a day, serviced by
about 60 trucks per day. From every point of view, technical or
environmental, the proposal is ill advised, and he and his neighbours
strongly object to it. The truck and vehicle traffic on Concession Road 3,
one of the roads that would certainly be used, is already high, and the 80
km speed limit is routinely ignored, on a road lined with houses with
children.
'-'
Council Minutes
- 16-
September 27, 1999
'-'
COMMUNICATIONS
This is quite apart from the prospect of leachate contamination of well
water, property devaluation, and degradation of a fine rural environment,
which the Official Plan is expressly designed to protect. Mr. Hawkins
knows that we have opposed different proposals by the owners in the past
that would have enlarged landfill operations. Nonetheless, he would
appreciate our reply to this letter, confirming that we do not support any
proposal to enlarge the operations of this dump site, or to sanction any
means that may be tried by the owners in the future that would change the
very limited terms of the original Certificate of Approval from the
Ministry of Environment.
(Advised of Council's decision and
forwarded a copy of Report PD-1 04-99 and
correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning and Development)
D-l
Correspondence from Robert L. Trotman, 13 Centre Court, Newcastle,
Ll B 1B9 suggesting that an eternal flame, positioned in the lower part of
the Tower of the Rotary Park be considered. Mr. Trotman advises of the
overwhelming response to the Concerts in Rotary Park this year. He
believes the Clarington Concert Band, the Cobourg Concert Band and the
Salvation Army Board, all of whom have visited the Park in 1999, have
made mention of the possibility of two visits per year. This underscores
their combined enthusiasm to visit Rotary Park. He is sure that we know
that Rotary Park has been, and will continue to be a special place,
successful in its endeavours and a nice fitting to any heritage plans in the
future.
'-
Concerts in
the Park
M02.CE
Resolution #C-58l-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item D - I be referred to the Director of Public
Works.
"SEE FOLLOWING MOTION"
'-
'-
'-'-
'-'-
Council Minutes
- 17 -
September 27, 1999
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-582-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-58l-99 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that a copy of the correspondence be referred to Ron Hooper,
Brian Purdy and Garth Gilpin."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-58l-99 as amended, was then put to a vote
and the "MOTION WAS LOST."
Resolution #C-583-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - I be received for information; and
THAT a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to Ron Hooper, Brian
Purdy and Garth Gilpin.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes
'"'
COMMUNICATIONS
D - 5
Black-Farewell
Wetland
D12.l8T.95029
'-
\",.-
- 18-
September 27, 1999
Norm Monaghan, Director, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters,
15 Westmore Street, Courtice, LlE 2H8 questioning why certain land was
not included in the study regarding the Black-Farewell Wetland Complex
and Birchdale Village. All plans that Mr. Monaghan has heard about
Birchdale Village subdivision l8T-95029 are Draft Plans only, not being
approved by the Planning Department or Council. Why would the
Municipality call in another environmental company when we have two of
the most prestigious consultants on board now, Ministry of Natural
Resources on the provincial level and Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority at a local level? These two groups have an excellent working
report and knowledge of the situation. He has heard that the developer
does not want this land investigated anymore, even though there are strong
question marks about this land. Ifthe developer does not cooperate in
this, Mr. Monaghan suggests that all development on the lands in question
and the lands adjacent to this development be put on hold until these lands
are investigated. As it stands now, the boundary of the Provincially
Significant Black-Farewell Wetland Complex has not been clearly
established, because a large tract of land was not included in the
evaluation, namely subdivision l8T-95029.
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to
Correspondence Item D - 5; vacated her chair and refrained from
discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak indicated
that members of her family reside in the subject area.
Resolution #C-584-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be referred to the Director of Planning
and Development.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes
- 19-
September 27, 1999
~
COMMUNICATIONS
D-6
Correspondence from Verna B. Carman, 4926 Regional Road 18,
Newtonville, LOA 1J0, regarding the "proposed" dump in Newtonville.
Ms. Carman states that she lives in a rural hilly agricultural area just east
of Oshawa. It is a very quiet beautiful part of Ontario. No one would ever
guess that they live within 10 miles ofthe "infamous Port Granby dump"
and less than 2 miles of a landfill site. Someone may ask occasionally
why two of their hills are brown and not very nice looking considering
they are mounds of covered garbage. Now they know that the government
(local and provincial) are being asked to sanction the re-opening of this
landfill site again. According to records they have been shown, this
landfill site was never sanctioned in the first place, as a safe place to
dispose of garbage. It was a sand and gravel pit to begin with, that had
many problems over the years. This area has two creeks running through
it directly to Lake Ontario. It was finally closed and re-vegetated in 1993.
The noise, smell, traffic and pests that inhabit this kind of site are a few of
the problems. The roads in this area are certainly not built to withstand
this kind oftraffic. But discounting all of these problems, why should the
taxpayers have to pay for yet another site assessment, to tell us it is not a
suitable place for garbage. Our house values will drop drastically, but our
assessments will stay the same. Why should we agree to destroy our
environment. Ms. Carman thinks that the community has already paid
dearly by having two of these sites in the neighbourhood. They have also
been informed that the municipality is not in dire need of this site. She
would like the municipality to tell her, why anyone is considering this ill
advised plan yet again. They just seem to go around in circles again and
again. Why is money more important to a few people who will profit,
than the lives of the people, children and grandchildren of this community.
Newtonville
Dump
E05.GE
'-
Resolution #C-585-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Ms. Carman be advised of Council's decision with respect to this
matter and forwarded a copy of Report PD-! 04-99.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
\,....
Council Minutes
\."..
COMMUNICATIONS
D -9
'-
Black Creek
Developments
DI4.DEV.95.020
\...-
- 20-
September 27,1999
Resolution #C-586-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-585-99 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that the correspondence be referred to the Director of
Planning and Development."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-585-99 was the put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Correspondence from Kerry Meydam, 3828 Trulls Road, Courtice,
LlE 2L3, requesting that any draft approval for DEV 95-020, 18T-95029
Black Creek Developments Limited be denied or at the very least tabled.
The Ministry of Natural Resources Wetlands mapping has not been
completed due to false information given Ministry of Natural Resources
staff regarding the stage of the application for this development. In a letter
dated June 25, 1999, addressed to Director of Planning Mr. David Crome,
Steve Varga, Inventory Biologist, Ministry of Natural Resources Aurora
District, stated that "By letter, dated September 15, 1998, MNR forwarded
information to the Municipality and others regarding the Provincially
Significant Black-Farewell Wetland Complex. Wetlands to the south of
the proposed extension of George Reynolds Drive, in the vicinity of plan
of subdivision l8T -95029, were not examined because MNR was of the
understanding, based on information from others, that development in this
area had already been draft approved. As it turns out, this information was
not correct."The reason given in the past for approving many development
applications has not been because they are sound environmentally or good
planning decisions, but because the "principal of development" has been
established for the general area. Developers buy land on speculation, and
there is no reason for the municipality to feel obligated to let them develop
it if there are sound reasons why it should not be developed. Because
Black-Farewell "sustains the largest wetland complex and the largest
swamps on the Iroquois Plain in the GTA" it is important that this are be
preserved.
Council Minutes
- 21 -
September 27, 1999
\...
COMMUNICATIONS
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to this matter;
vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject
matter. Councillor Novak indicated that she has relatives who reside in
the subject area.
Resolution #C-587-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be referred to the Director of Planning
and Development.
"CARRIED"
D-1O
Correspondence from Ray and Dorothy Stapleton, 2800 Stapleton Road,
Newcastle, LIB lL9, opposing the proposed Newtonville Dump. Once
again it is time to start all over again. Writing letters, putting up NO
DUMP signs and attending more DUMP meeting in opposition to the
upcoming expansion of the Clarington Waste Processing Centre, proposed
from the Newtonville area between Reid and Stapleton Road. Plus a
Waste Transfer Station. This is highly productive agricultural land and
should not be zoned for anything else. Proposals have been turned down
several times already and it has been stated this is not suitable for landfill.
This site was purchased by Laidlaw, then later returned to former owners
who are now applying for an expansion. The Stapletons have put up with
this site for years, an eyesore to them and their community. It is officially
closed and has not received garbage for some six to eight years. They
have had their properties devalued because of this mess. There are a lot of
angry people around Newtonville, concerned for their properties and
homes. New people that are not really aware of the set up and how long it
has been here. The Stapletons own properties halfway around this site.
They have already had enough of this noise, litter, dust and most of all the
truck noise, all hours ofthe day and night at times! They have built their
retirement home just south of the site believing that this site was definitely
closed. Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton will do anything in their power to see that
this is stopped.
'-
Newtonville
Dump
E05.GE
\,....
Council Minutes
- 22-
September 27, 1999
'-'
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-588-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 be referred to the Property Manager.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-589-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 be referred to the Director of Planning
and Development.
"CARRIED"
D-ll
Sharon Steele, 4443 Hwy 2, Newtonville, LOA 110, regarding the
proposed Newtonville Dump. 11 was with extreme concern that Ms. Steele
learned there is again an application to allow another dump on the
property consisting of Part Lot 11, Concession 2, and Part Lots 11 and 12,
Concession 3, of the former Township of Clarke. The owners of
Clarington Waste Processing Centre Ltd. presently applying for
permission to run a "for profit" landfill, are the same persons whom, in
1954 started using a gravel pit as a dump on land zoned (and still zoned)
agricultural. In 1983 these same owners were convicted and fined on 40
charges and the Attorney-General sought an injunction to close the site.
All things considered, she has little faith in the owners' ability and intent
to determine if their land is an environmentally sound area for a landfill, or
to run a dump within the parameters and intentions of environmentally
sound practices. Landfills must go somewhere, but surely their locations
should be based on our safest enviromnental choices, not "for profit" and
"make it fit" considerations. A landfill site on this property would not
comply with the Municipal Plan and neither the official Plans of
Clarington or Durham even recognize the existing dump-FOR GOOD
REASON. Many local citizens including Mrs. Steele do not believe this
land was, or is, suitable for a landfill. The people of this area are tried of
fighting this battle again and again. It is unfair to ask them to repeatedly
invest our considerable time, energy and money to expose the unsuitability
of this site.
'-
Newtonville
Dump
E05.GE
'-'
Council Minutes
\.,..-
COMMUNICATIONS
'-'
D-13
Saturday Festivities
Sponsored by
the BIA
DI8.BO
\.,..-
- 23-
September 27, 1999
Their community has already put up with a landfill which many of them
consider ill conceived and poorly run for 40 years. It was with great relief
that local citizens finally got confirmation in 1993 from the Ministry of
Environment that the site was "decommissioning". Mrs. Steele strongly
feels that if this proposal to create a new dump south of the previous one is
to be considered at all, it should be looked at a just that-a NEW site, not an
expansion. Considering the geology and history of this site it is clear to
her that a full environmental assessment would be necessary. She is
confident that this property would be found unsuitable.
Resolution #C-590-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item D -11 be referred to the Property Manager.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-59l-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be referred to the Director of Planning
and Development.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence from William and Charlotte Hastie, Inspired Ambiance
informing Council of some concerns they have regarding Saturday
festivities sponsored by the BIA. Events such as Applefest, Maplefest,
etc. are wonderful for community involvement as well as attracting guests
to our town, from far and wide. They applaud the BIA and Council for
outstanding contributions to the overall spirit of Clarington and to
enriching the small town atmosphere ofBowmanville. Their concerns are
related to the decisions made as to which streets shall be closed for these
events. The Hastie's business resides outside the boundary of the BIA.
These special Saturdays are business as usual for them, yet King Street is
closed at George Street, giving strangers to our town who are walking
along Kim Street, the impression that no retail businesses exist beyond the
barricades.
Council Minutes
- 24-
September 27, 1999
'-
COMMUNICATIONS
The recent Fabulous Fifties Saturday had them blocked by barricades as
well as obscured by a collection of vintage cars at Division Street and a
chip truck parked across the width of King Street in front of Hanc' s
Restaurant. If someone chose to walk closer to the barricades they had an
opportunity to see that there are a few businesses that might be of interest
to them beyond the barricades. This particular Saturday found them with
less trade than a normal Saturday, due to these circumstances. They
should not suffer financially during these special events because they are
physically beyond a barricade erected for that day. At Inspired Ambiance,
most of their advertising dollars are spent outside of Bowmanville to
attract customers to this town. When new customers come to their shop
from out of town, they encourage them to visit the other interesting shops
downtown. They feel strongly about contributing positively to the growth
and success of our entire community. The Hasties ask that Council act on
behalf of all business outside the BIA during these special events, as they,
most assuredly, contribute to the prosperity of the other retail and
restaurant businesses downtown, and to the overall appeal of
Bowmanville.
\.,..
Resolution #C-592-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 be referred to a joint meeting of the
Bowmanville BIA and appropriate staff.
"CARRIED"
D - 14
Brain Suter, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising that the City of Oshawa
on September 7, 1999, passed the following resolution:
Governance
Reform
CIO.MO
"THAT Durham Regional Council be requested to refer back to the
Regional Governance Committee the Regional Governance
Committee's approach to-date in order to:
(a) reconsider this within the context of the more collaborative
and cooperative approach already successfully undertaken
by the Region through its regional/local Planning System
Review; and
'-
Council Minutes
~
COMMUNICATIONS
'-
D-15
Grant Request
Courtice Parks
Fll.CH
~
- 25-
September 27,1999
(b) also the cooperative approach currently being employed by
the Region together with local municipalities in the review
of the downloading of Provincial Offences Act
responsibility;
AND FURTHER,
THAT, given that the August 23, 1999, announcement by the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing confirmed the
Provincial restructuring agenda for two-tier municipal structures,
including a direction to reduce further the number of
municipalities, the Regional Governance Committee expand its
governance/service realignment options to include all realistic
governance options for Durham;
AND FURTHER,
THAT the Regional Governance Committee be directed to defer
any action not related to this resolution until it reports back to
Regional Council on the foregoing."
Resolution #C-593-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Dale Spicer, President, Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball
Association, 27 - 1300 King Street East, Oshawa, LlH 8J4
requesting funding from the Municipality for a batting cage
with a chain link enclosure encompassing the whole cage area with
electrical hook-up and fine gravel base similar in design as
Whitby. An additional preference would also be a cinder block
storage unit construction similar to that of a commercial storage
facility attached to the cage area for the Courtice Park. The
Association has allocated $25,000 for the above unit and would
require additional funds to complete the project in order to make it
fully operational with a storage unit, batting machine, netting and
special balls.
'-
'-'
'-
Council Minutes
COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS
- 26-
September 27, 1999
Resolution #C-594-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 be referred to the Director of
Public Works and to the Treasurer.
"CARRIED"
Report #1 Resolution #C-595-99
G.P.A. Report Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
September 20,1999
Item 1 g) of
Report # I ,
Building Permit
Activity Report
PlO.BU
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on September 20, 1999, be approved with the exception of
Items 1 g), 4,14 and 15.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Rowe stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item I g) of
Report # I; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on
the subject matter. Councillor Rowe indicated that her spouse is a
principle in one of the companies mentioned in the report.
Resolution #C-596-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report WD-36-99 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes
- 27-
September 27,1999
'-'
REPORTS
Item #4 Resolution #C-597-99
of Report #1
Certificate of Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
Approval, Newcastle
Recycling Ltd. THAT Report PD-l 04-99 be received;
THAT the Ministry ofthe Environment Approvals Branch be advised of
the following:
a) THAT the application submitted by Newcastle Recycling Limited
to amend Provisional Certificate of Approval #3903127 to permit
the operation of a Waste Disposal Site (Transfer) does not conform
to the Clarington Official Plan or Comprehensive Zoning By-law
84-53 ;
b)
THAT the Municipality ofClarington objects to the processing of
the application submitted by Newcastle Recycling Limited until
such time as the issue of Official Plan and Zoning By-law
conformity has been resolved; and
\.,..
c) THAT the Municipality of Clarington reserves its decision
regarding the need for a hearing under Section 32, Part V of the
Environment Protection Act until such time as the issue of Official
Plan and Zoning By-law conformity has been resolved; and
THAT the Ministry of the Environment Approvals Branch, the Region of
Durham, all interested parties listed in Report PD-l 04-99 and any
delegation be provided with a copy of Report PD-I 04-99 and be advised
of Council's decision.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
\...-
Council Minutes
'-'
REPORTS
Item #14
of Report # I
Delegation of
Libby Racansky
'-
Item #15
of Report #1
Confidential
Report, Personnel
Matter
'-
- 28-
September 27, 1999
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent
Councillor Novak X
Councillor Mutton X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Councillor Young X
Mayor Hamre X
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #14 of
Report # I; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on
the subject matter. Councillor Novak indicated that her relatives reside in
the area subject to this item.
Resolution #C-598-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be acknowledged and that the
contents of her presentation be referred to the appropriate staff.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-599-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Item #15 of Report #1 be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
'-"
....... '
'-'
Council Minutes
REPORTS
Report #2
Declaration of
Vicious Dog
Youd
P14.AN
Report #3
Declaration of
Vicious Dog
Holkema
PI4.AN
- 29-
September 27, 1999
Resolution #C-600-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-35-99 be received;
THAT the vicious dog declaration served on Jason Y oud be upheld.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-601-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report CD-36-99 be received; and
THAT the vicious dog declaration served on Wendy Holkema be upheld.
"SEE FOLLOWING MOTION"
Resolution #C-602-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-36-99 be tabled to allow the letters submitted by
Mrs. Holkema to be reviewed by Members of Council.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-603-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the delegation of Wayne Conrad be acknowledged and referred to
staff for review and report to be submitted to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee at their meeting scheduled to be held on
October 4, 1999.
"CARRIED"
'-
~
'-
Council Minutes
- 30-
September 27, 1999
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-604-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Municipality of Clarington supports the Regional Council's
position on the creation of new landfill sites and is vigorously opposed to
the creation of any new landfill sites or the expansion of existing landfill
sites in Clarington.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent
Councillor Novak X
Councillor Mutton X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Councillor Young X
Mayor Hamre X
Resolution #C-605-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT a letter be forwarded to the Optimist Club to thank them for their
generous donation toward the development and enhancement of the
Municipality's parks.
"CARRIED"
~
""
'-
Council Minutes
BY-LAWS
- 31 -
September 27, 1999
Resolution #C-606-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, 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:
99-142A
being a by-law to establish Reserve Funds for Development
Charges - Imposed by By-law No. 125 and to Repeal By-
law No. 99-126
99-143
being a by-law to amend by-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (708545 Ontario Limited)
99-144
being a by-law to authorize the release of an easement in
favour of the Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington
in Part of Lots 18 and 19, Registered Plan 40M-1886,
Municipality of Clarington
99-145
being a by-law to establish an Occupational Health and
Safety Policy and an Occupational Health and Safety
Program as required by the Occupational Health and Safety
Act and to repeal By-law #98-110
Resolution #C-607-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 99-142A to 99-145 inclusive
be approved.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes
\,..
OTHER BUSINESS
Regional Update
'-
Boards and
Committees
Update
'-
- 32-
September 27, 1999
Councillor Novak advised that the Health and Social Services Department
is initiating a new program called LEAP which allows young adults to
continue their education. She advised that the Homeless Advisory
Committee has recently hired a coordinator and the Nuclear Committee is
very pleased with the outcome of the Trillium Testing which has recently
taken place.
Mayor Hamre provided an update on the ITER project and advised that at
their annual meeting she was reappointed to the Board of Directors and
Regional Chair Anderson was appointed as an observer. A funding
commitment over the next three years has allowed Canada to stay with the
project, which is very actively going ahead. Time lines have recently been
established for the proposal.
The Governance Committee have received a draft report dealing with
Works Department numbers across the Region. Unfortunately, the
consultants neglected to confirm their information with the municipalities
and many errors have occurred. The reports are being sent to all local
council in order to have their staff review and refer the reports back.
Terms of Reference have been approved for the consultant to look at Fire
Departments and the draft reports will be reviewed by all Fire Chiefs prior
to being released. Alan Tonks has advised the Mayor that the Minister's
message at AMO was confusing to many and the Minister has been asked
to provide an explanation.
Councillor Rowe advised that free internet training is now available at all
four branches of the Clarington Public Library.
Councillor Schell reminded Council of the Bowmanville BIA Applefest
which will be taking place on October 16,1999.
Councillor Trim advised that the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce
Fallfest is to take place on October 2, 1999.
Councillor Young reminded the Members of Council of the Clarke
Museum Harvest Illuminary to be held on October 2,1999. He advised
that the Tyrone Hall will be opening their Youth Centre in the very near
future.
'-
'-
\,....
Council Minutes
OTHER BUSINESS
- 33 -
September 27, 1999
Resolution #C-608-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of discussing a personnel
matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-609-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillors Novak and Rowe stated pecuniary interests earlier in the
meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-
law.
Resolution #C-6l0-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 99-146 being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington
at this meeting held on the 27th day of September 1999, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-6ll-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 99-146 be approved.
"CARRIED"
\..-
'-'
~.
Council Minutes
ADJOURNMENT
- 34-
September 27, 1999
Resolution #C-6l2-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:25 p.m.
"CARRIED"
I~~~d/.J
MAYOR