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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.
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DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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Councillor Schell indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary
interest with respect to Report #4 (Staff Report CD-24-98).
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DELEGATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
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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";
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April] 4, ] 998
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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;
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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
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COMMUNICATIONS
1-]
Local Services
Realignment
FII.PR
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Fair Municipal
Finance Act
Bill ] 06
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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.
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COMMUNICATIONS
1-]5
Senior
Achievement
Awards
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1-]9
Local Heroes
Program
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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)
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COMMUNICATIONS
1-2]
Kawartha
Conservation
Dinner Roast
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Ontario
Ambulance
Operators Assoc.
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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"
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COMMUNICATIONS
1-25
Special
Circumstances
Fund
FII.PR
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Lishman Proposal
D14.DEV.97-058
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Lishman Proposal
D14.DEV.97-058
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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"
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Clarington
Public Library
Current Budget
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Waiver of
Notice
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Proposed
Rezoning/Parks
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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;
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-6
Proclamation of
Fast Month
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D-7
Proclamation of
Canada Book Day
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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"
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Proposed
Rezoning/Parks
D14.DEV.98-01O
D-9
Proposed
Rezoning/Parks
D14.DEV.98-0]0
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Proposed
Rezoning/Parks
D14.DEV.989-01O
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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;
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-II
Proposed
Rezoning/Parks
DI4.DEV.998-01O
D-12
Proposed
Rezoning/Parks
DI4.DEV.98-010
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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"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-13
Proposed
Rezoning/Parks
D14.DEV.989-01O
D-14
Big Bike
For Stroke Event
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Navy League
Tag Days
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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;
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Seniors Month
M02.GE
D- ]7
Waste Reduction
Week '98
M02.GE
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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;
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Posting of
Signs
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HIV/AIDS
Awareness Week
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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"
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Unity
Resolution
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Watereshed
Study
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MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
Report #]
G.P.A. Report
April 6, ]998
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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"
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REPORTS
Report #2
Capital Budget
Status Report
F05.BU
Report #3
Special G.P.A.
Minutes of
April 6, ] 998
Report #4
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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.
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REPORTS
Expropriation
Cove Road
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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"
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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.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Committee/Boards
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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.
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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.
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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"
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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"
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