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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/14/1998 '-' Council Minutes PRAYERS ROLLCALL Present Were: Also Present: \... MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON April] 4, ] 998 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Tuesday, April 14, 1998, at 7:00 p.m., at the Haydon Hall Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. Mayor D. Hamre Councillor 1. Mutton Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Councillor T. Young (Attended at 7:26 p.m.) Chief Administrative Officer, W. H. Stockwell Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Public Works, S. Vokes Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Clerk, P. Barrie MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Resolution #C-322-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 30, ] 998, be approved. "CARRIED" DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST '-' Councillor Schell indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to Report #4 (Staff Report CD-24-98). Council Minutes \... DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS '- '- - 2 - April ]4, ]998 Alf Annis, ] King Street West, Bowmanville, LIC ]R2, appeared before Council and requested that Council reconsider a decision from the General Purpose and Administration Committee on April 6, 1998, and approve his application for Off-Track Betting at Bankers Cafe. He indicated that he feels that all Members of Council's concerns related to the application have been adequately addressed. Resolution #C-323-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception ofItems I - ], I - 4, I - ]5, 1- ]9, I - 2], I - 22 and 1-25. "CARRIED" 1-2 Correspondence received from The Hon. Tony Clement, Minister of Transportation - Municipa] Capital and Operating Restructuring Fund (MCORF); 1-3 Correspondence received from Sharon IIes, The Helping Hands Food Bank - Dissolution of the Helping Hands Food Bank; 1-5 News Re]ease received from the Ministry of Education and Training entitled "Student-Focused Funding Means Increased Classroom Spending"; 1-6 Correspondence received from J.K. Coulson, Manager, Risk Assessment, Management & Municipal Reviews, Ministry of the Solicitor Genera] and Correctional Services - Public Fire Safety Guidelines; I - 7 Correspondence received from the Organization of Small Urban Municipalities - 45th Annual Conference; 1-8 News Release received from the Atomic Energy Control Board entitled "AECB Announces Recent Decisions - Pickering A and B Nuclear Generating Stations"; Council Minutes - 3 - April] 4, ] 998 ~ COMMUNICATIONS 1-9 Press Release received from the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance entitled "Putting The Great in Greater Toronto"; 1- ] 0 Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on March 3,1998; I - II Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee held on March] 7, ] 998; 1- ]2 Petition received from residents of the Municipality of Clarington - Charity Gambling Casinos and Video Lottery Terminals; I - 13 Report Card received from Ontario Hydro - Pickering Nuclear Generating Station; 1- ]4 Correspondence received from The Hon. Isabel Bassett, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation - ]998 Community Action A wards Program; ~ I - ] 6 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held on March 24, 1998; I - ] 7 Minutes of a meeting of the Kawartha Conservation Authority held on March 25,1998; I - ] 8 Correspondence received from Lawrence Allison, Director of Corporate Services, Town of Aurora - Resolution re: Reducing Regional Transport of Ground Level Ozone (SMOG); 1-20 News Release received from the Ministry of Finance entitled "Eves Announces Small Business Tax Solution"; 1-23 Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled "Finance Minister Announces Property Assessment Corporation Board"; 1-24 Members Advisory received from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities entitled "FCM Calls For Answers on Municipal Impact of The Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI)"; and '- Council Minutes '- COMMUNICATIONS 1-] Local Services Realignment FII.PR 1-4 '- Fair Municipal Finance Act Bill ] 06 F]I.PR '- -4 - April ]4, ]998 I - 26 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on March]], 1998. Resolution #C-324-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the Local Services Realignment Financial Information forwarded by the Province of Ontario, outlining the costs of programs that, during the transition period, the Province will continue to deliver for the Municipality of Clarington, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-325-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the correspondence dated March 27, 1998, from The Hon. Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, regarding changes to the Business Improvement Areas legislation through the Fair Municipal Finance Act Part I (Bill 106), be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-326-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-325-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and a copy be forwarded to the Orono B.LA., the Newcastle B.LA. and the Bowmanville B.LA., for their information." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-325-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Council Minutes ""' COMMUNICATIONS 1-]5 Senior Achievement Awards M02.GE ""' 1-]9 Local Heroes Program M02.GE '- - 5 - April 14, 1998 Resolution #C-327-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the correspondence dated March 6, 1998, from The Hon. Cam Jackson, Minister Without Portfolio Responsible for Seniors, inviting the municipality to participate in the 1998 Senior Achievement Award Program, be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-328-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-327-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that the correspondence be referred to Community Care and to the Older Adult Advisory Committee." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-327-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #C-329-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the correspondence March 27,1998, from Carl Vagda, Molson Breweries, advising of the introduction "Local Heroes", a new community spirited program to be launched on March 30, ] 998, be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) '- '- '- Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-2] Kawartha Conservation Dinner Roast M02.GE 1-22 Ontario Ambulance Operators Assoc. P03.GE - 6 - April ]4, ]998 Resolution #C-330-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-329-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and referred to the Director of Community Services and to the Property Manager for information." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-329-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #C-331-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the correspondence dated March 30, ] 998, from Ian Macnab, Kawartha Conservation Authority, advising that Friends of Kawartha Conservation is holding a Dinner Roast on April 30 to raise funds for Conservation Programming, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-332-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the correspondence dated April], ] 998, from Jim Price, Executive Director, The Ontario Ambulance Operators' Association Inc., regarding Land Ambulance Provision and Governance, be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Minutes \... COMMUNICATIONS 1-25 Special Circumstances Fund FII.PR D-] Lishman Proposal D14.DEV.97-058 '-' D-2 Lishman Proposal D14.DEV.97-058 '-' -7 - April 14, 1998 Resolution #C-333-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the correspondence received from The Hon. Chris Hodgson, Chair, Management Board of Cabinet, advising of the Special Circumstances Fund which has been established to provide one time only assistance to municipalities who can demonstrate special needs related to their new responsibilities and a plan to deal with these costs in subsequent years, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-334-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March] 9, 1998 from Henry Nixon regarding the Official Plan Amendment Application submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Lishman, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Henry Nixon be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-335-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March ]4, ]998 from Lucy Woods regarding the Official Plan Amendment Application submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Lishman, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Lucy Woods be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes '-' COMMUNICATIONS D - 3 Clarington Public Library Current Budget F05.BU D-4 '-' Waiver of Notice F22.GE D - 5 Proposed Rezoning/Parks D14.DEV.98-0l0 '- - 8 - April 14, 1998 Resolution #C-336-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence received from Rick Morrison, Library Board Chairman, forwarding the ] 998 current budget to the municipality, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Treasurer for inclusion in the preparation of the 1998 current budget; and THAT Rick Morrison be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-337-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March 3], ] 998 from Merv Bowen, Regional Assessment Commissioner regarding a waiver of notice and minutes of settlement, be received; THAT the Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf ofthe Municipality of Clarington, the Waivl;r of Notice and Authorization to the Regional Assessment Commissioner to enter into settlements of complaints against assessments or palpable errors on the assessment roll of the municipality for the ] 998 taxation year; and THAT Merv Bowen be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-338-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March 24, 1998 from Jean Paul and Kara Ann Nadeau regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks, Sunny Ridge Trail, Enniskillen, be received; \.,. \... "'"'" Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-6 Proclamation of Fast Month M02.GE D-7 Proclamation of Canada Book Day M02.GE - 9 - April ]4, 1998 THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Jean Paul and Kara Ann Nadeau be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-339-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March ]9, ]998 from Bob Panizza, Town Clerk, Town of Markharn regarding Fast Day in recognition of the efforts being made by Canadians for North Korean Famine Relief, be received; THAT April 27, ] 998 be proclaimed "Fast Day" in the Muncipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Bob Panizza be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-340-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March 9, ]998 from Suzanne Routh, Canada Book Day Coordinator regarding Canada Book Day, be received; THAT April 23, ] 998 be proclaimed "Canada Book Day" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Suzanne Routh be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" '-' '- '- Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 8 Proposed Rezoning/Parks D14.DEV.98-01O D-9 Proposed Rezoning/Parks D14.DEV.98-0]0 D-lO Proposed Rezoning/Parks D14.DEV.989-01O - 10- April ]4, ]998 Resolution #C-341-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March 30, ] 998 from Ken and Robyn Flute regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks, Sunny Ridge Trail, Enniskillen, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Ken and Robyn Flute be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-342-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March 24, 1998 from Joe and Marilyn Dieleman regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks, Sunny Ridge Trail, Enniskillen, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Joe and Marilyn Dieleman be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-343-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March 3], ] 998 from David and Heather McArthur regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks, Sunny Ridge Trail, Enniskillen, be received; '- '- '-' Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-II Proposed Rezoning/Parks DI4.DEV.998-01O D-12 Proposed Rezoning/Parks DI4.DEV.98-010 - II - April] 4, ] 998 THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT David and Heather McArthur be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-344-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated April 2, 1998 from Steve and Karen Carruthers regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks, Sunny Ridge Trail, Enniskillen, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Steve and Karen Carruthers be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-345-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated April ], 1998 from Myra and Joe Bailie regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks, Sunny Ridge Trail, Enniskillen, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Myra and Joe Bailie be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" '- '- '- Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-13 Proposed Rezoning/Parks D14.DEV.989-01O D-14 Big Bike For Stroke Event M02.GE D -]5 Navy League Tag Days M02.GE - ]2- April ]4, 1998 Resolution #C-346-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March ] 8, ] 998 from David Ehler regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks, Sunny Ridge Trail, Enniskillen, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT David Ehler be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-347-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated April 3, ] 998 from Joe Braccia, Fundraising Coordinator, Durham East, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario requesting permission to hold the Big Bike for Stroke Event on Sunday, May 3], ] 998 be received; THAT permission be granted for this event provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department; and THAT Joe Braccia be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-348-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March 28, ] 998 from C. Gushulak, Secretary, Navy League of Canada regarding Navy League Tag Days, be received; ~ '- '- Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D- ]6 Seniors Month M02.GE D- ]7 Waste Reduction Week '98 M02.GE - 13- April ]4, ]998 THAT permission be granted for the Navy League of Canada to hold their annual Navy League Tag Days during the period October] to 3, ] 998, in the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT C. Gushulak be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-349-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence received from The Honourable Cam Jackson, Minister Responsible for Seniors regarding Seniors' Month] 998, be received; THAT the month of June 1998 be proclaimed Seniors' Month in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Clarington Older Adults for consideration; and THAT The Honourable Cam Jackson be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-350-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March 27, ] 998 from Cora Hallsworth, Co-ordinator, Waste Reduction Week, Recycling Council of Ontario, regarding Waste Reduction Week '98, be received; THAT the week of November 2 to 8, ] 998 be proclaimed "Waste Reduction Week" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; '- '- '- Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -18 Posting of Signs T07.GE D- ]9 HIV/AIDS Awareness Week M02.GE - ]4- April ]4, ]998 THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for review and consideration of the appointment ofa Waste Reduction Week Co-ordinator; and THAT Cora Hallsworth be advised of Council's decision and the municipality's grant process. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-35] -98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March 25, ]998 from D.F. Pritchard regarding the municipality's property standards by-law, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Clerk to be considered in conjunction with the review of the property standards by-law in light of the new legislation proposed by the Province of Ontario; and THAT D..F. Pritchard be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-352-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March 26, ] 998 from Trudie Reid, Executive Director, AIDS Committee of Durham regarding HIV / AIDS Awareness Week, be received; THAT the week of September 27 to October 3, ]998 be proclaimed "HIV I AIDS Awareness Week" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Trudie Reid be advised of Council' s decision. "CARRIED" '- \... \. Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-20 Unity Resolution C10.AD D-2] Watereshed Study E05.GE MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION Report #] G.P.A. Report April 6, ]998 - ]5 - April 14, ] 998 Resolution #C-353-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March 30, 1998, from Roy Stewart, Chairman, Canada Indivisible, requesting Council's endorsement of a resolution pertaining to a Unity Resolution be received; and THAT Roy Stewart be advised that the Municipality of Clarington, at their meeting held on January 26, 1998, passed a resolution pertaining to this matter and that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to him. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-354-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the correspondence dated April 3, 1998, from Libby Racansky, Friends of the Farewell, requesting that Council take a watershed approach to successfully protect remaining good quality sections of the Farewell and Black Creeks in Courtice and rehabilitation of the degraded sections, be received for information. "CARRIED" Councillor Mutton advised that he would not be proceeding with his Notice of Motion at this time. Resolution #C-355-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 6, 1998, be approved. "CARRIED" ~ '-" '- Council Minutes REPORTS Report #2 Capital Budget Status Report F05.BU Report #3 Special G.P.A. Minutes of April 6, ] 998 Report #4 - ]6- April ]4, ]998 Resolution #C-356-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Report TR-29-98 be received. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-357-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-356-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that staff be directed to review and proceed with repairs to the Newcastle fencing, realizing no impact on the] 998 Capital Budget." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-356-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #C-358-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the recommendations outlined in Report TR-23-98, WD-25-98 and ADMIN-09-98, as amended by the actions taken at the Special Meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on April 6, ] 998, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Schell disclosed a pecuniary of interest with respect to Report #4, the nature of which is that he is employed by Blue Circle Canada Inc. Councillor Schell vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. \w '-' '- Council Minutes REPORTS Expropriation Cove Road L07. - ] 7- April ]4, 1998 Resolution #C-359-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Report CD-24-98 be received for information. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Off-Track Betting P09.GE Resolution #C-360-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of a motion to consider the application for Off-Track Betting at Bankers Cafe. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-36]-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the correspondence received from Diane Wooldridge, Director of Operations, Kawartha Downs Raceway, be lifted from the table; THAT the delegation of Alf Annis be acknowledged; THAT the Municipality of Clarington forward a letter to the Ontario Racing Commission stating that it has no objection to Kawartha Downs Raceway making application to obtain a licence to conduct Teletheatre Wagering at Bankers in Bowmanville; and THAT Diane Wooldridge and Alf Annis be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes '- BY-LAWS '- OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update '- - 18- April 14, ]998 Resolution #C-362-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 98-59 being a by-law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington and the Regional Municipality of Durham, transferring the responsibility for administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code in respect of sewage system; 98-62 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle; and 98-63 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-363-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 98-59, 98-62 and 98-63, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Mutton indicated that the Commissioner of Finance for the Regional Municipality of Durham has indicated that there is still significant work to be done before a budget can be presented to Council. The target date for budget submission is early July. Councillor Novak indicated that with mandatory health regulations being downloaded from the Province, the Regional Municipality of Durham is realizing a potential $3 million increase in their budget. Council Minutes "" OTHER BUSINESS Committee/Boards Update '-' ........ - ] 9- April ]4, ]998 Councillor Mutton advised that at the Newcastle Community Hall Board meeting, it was decided to present 10% vouchers to individuals and organizations renting the hall. Known as "Rickard Bucks", these vouchers can be redeemed on future hall rentals of the hall. Councillor Novak indicated that the Bowmanville Museum held a successful open house and last week she attended a meeting of the Clarington and Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, where the Minister of Transportation spoke. Councillor Rowe advised that the Animal Advisory Committee will have a booth at the Courtice Carnival on Victoria Day Weekend in order to distribute material and information on being a good pet owner. An article appeared in the Canadian Statesman regarding renovations at the Animal Shelter and requested individuals interested in sitting on the Board, to contact the municipality. The Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee is presently working on the Walking Tour with the B.LA. and recently reviewed the renovations which the Newcastle Community Hall is going to be undertaking The Clarington Library held an excellent March break event and many events are planned for April. Suggestion boxes have been located in each branch for residents to make use of and a grant in the amount of $9,600 has been received from the Province which will allow for the library to link with all Canadian libraries. The Visual Arts Centre has held their annual meeting and their general meeting and Michael Patrick is once again President. The Canadian Council grant has been received by the Visual Arts Centre and will be used to celebrate the Mill. The official opening of the Exhibit is April] 9. Councillor Schell indicated that a Concert In the Park Committee has been set up to organize the concerts in Rotary Park. A slate of bands has already been lined up for the summer. The B.LA. is busy working on their walking tour in conjunction with L.A.C.A.C. On Sunday, April 12, Councillor Schell represented the municipality at the Vimy Ridge Service. Councillor Trim advised that he had attended the Newcastle B.LA. meeting and the Chamber of Commerce meeting. The Newcastle Hall Board's 75th Anniversary Weekend is being planned for October and, with the approval of the Capital Budget, the new expansion will be in place on time for that celebration. Council Minutes '- OTHER BUSINESS - 20- April ]4, ]998 Councillor Young stated that the Clarke Museum is undertaking their fundraising for the year in the form of a 50-50 draw. The Tyrone Hall Board is eagerly awaiting news on the Capital Budget to determine whether their proposal will be going ahead. The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce is undertaking a fundraising drive with the funds to be donated to the Community Hall renovations. Mayor Hamre indicated that representatives of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority met with herself and the Chief Administrative Officer and they are interested in working together in order to develop an overall plan to link all valleylands in the form of walkways. Dr. Don Dautovitch has advised the Mayor that he wishes to appear before Council and before the GT A Mayors and Chairs to provide an update on the proposed ITER project. A meeting is being held on Wednesday, April ]5th in Trenton with Christine Stewart, MP and Dr. Dautovitch The GTA Mayors and Chairs will be meeting Friday, Aprill7'h in Whitby. '- CONFIRMING BY-LAW '- Councillor Schell disclosed a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law. Resolution #C-364-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-64, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings ofthe Council of the Municipality ofClarington at this meeting held on the 14th day of April 1998, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-365-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-64 be approved. "CARRIED" '-" '- '-' Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 2] - April] 4, ] 998 Resolution #C-366-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:04 p.m. "CARRIED" $//~~de/ MAYOR -, i ~-~~ -, /. / .. ... ,- .. ..) . .. /~_{W / . CLERK (...-//